- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New edition edition (5 July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747267553
- ISBN-13: 978-0747267553
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,336,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In Night of the Toxic Ostrich, right-on stand-up comic James Randall has offended the Mujaheddin. Now they want revenge. James doesn't know this, of course. He's more concerned about his image. Life as Britain's most outspoken gay celibate comic is increasingly tough--particularly when you're heterosexual and desperate. The girl of his dreams, hippy-chick Loretta seems more concerned with liberating ostriches. Until a certain Afghan hit-man arrives on the scene. After that, sex is the least of James's worries, as his life descends into apocalypse, populated by limbless minicab-drivers, exploding enemas and irradiated ostriches.
Fans of Revell's House of the Spirit Levels will recognise his darkly funny world-view, reality twisted a few notches into the realm of the surreal. Fantastical happenings are frequent--this is surely the only novel whose obligatory sex-scene contains a randy ostrich. But at the same time, Revell has a keen eye for the absurdities of life as it is. Modernity is shown up in all its hilarious hollowness--London's newest shopping complex hosts mass weddings where couples are matched by their till receipts while "Pristina", a bar modelled on Serbia's most stylish bomb-shelter, is a magnet for Soho trendies. Comedians will be spitting feathers about this book, not least because Revell has all the best jokes. --Matthew Baylis --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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An everyday story of revolutionary politics, genetically modified food and sexual derring-do in north London. James is a stand-up comedian whose politics are (he thinks) right-on but whose sex life is (he knows) right-off. When he inadvertently offends the mujaheddin in Afghanistan - and they consequently seek revenge - he sets in motion a highly improbable but hugely enjoyable chain of events which leaves London in chaos. Possibly the first novel in literary history featuring an over-sexed radioactive flightless bird, Nick Revell's new book will delight anyone whose sense of humour is strong enough to cope.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very weird and humerous novel. I read a lot of books and this is one that I still remember fondly many years after reading it.
Format:Paperback
This is the second book i have read from nick revell and it didnt dissapoint i couldnt put it it down the same as the first i read. This was great reading .. made me chuckle too ..
Format:Paperback
Night of the Toxic Ostrich has everything going for it. There are brilliantly drawn, surprising characters such as Raschid, the charming and likeable Taliban assassin and Stevie the wannabe terrorist who loves goldfinches. There is a plot that is intricate, bizarre and entertainingly disgusting. Best of all it has many many laughs (at least 17). Unless you have no sense of humour at all this book will make you laugh lots.Only low point is cover. Just tear it off and read the novel.
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possibly the worst novel ever?
I'm not really sure why this has been compared to the excellent "White Teeth", which is a vivid, subtle, well paced and original story. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2001
Better than Zadie Smith's 'White Teeth'
If you want to read a funny and touching story of contemporary London life, don't bother with Zadie Smith. Read more
Published on 19 July 2001
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