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"Pocket Notebook stuns like a truncheon, grips like a pair of handcuffs, crackles with charge like a taser. Reading it is like being caught up in a riot: exhilarating, terrifying, and swept along by an unstoppable momentum. Either Mike Thomas has a fascinatingly jaundiced view of the Thin Blue Line, or we're all in big, big trouble."
--Niall Griffiths, author of Runt
--Niall Griffiths, author of Runt
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A darkly humorous tale of an out-of-control policeman experiencing a spectacular breakdown.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Written by a serving police officer, this really is the funniest and darkest book I have ever read. I love books which grab my attention in the first couple of pages and this book certainly does that, showing the mental disintegration of the protagonist PC Jacob Smith. His world slowly falls apart, and while he's not the most sympathetic of characters at the start of the novel, you certainly feel some sympathy for him by the end. And the writing is sharp, funny, pitch-black and in some places refreshingly un-PC - giving us a unique insight into the working lives of the modern day police 'farce'. This is thrilling, hilarious stuff and gripped me to the blood-spattered climax. Try it - you'll be hooked from the first few pages.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's not often I pick up a book which I cannot put down - in fact, I have quite a short attention span - however I thoroughly enjoyed Pocket Notebook and found Jakes downward spiral fascinating. It's not the most comfortable book to read - I had that feeling I had whilst watching Borat - a little bit disturbed, completely enthralled and found myself laughing out loud, much to my husband's bemusement. The book gave an interesting insight into the police force, albeit from the thoughts and notes of an officer with deteriorating mental health. I also enjoyed the exploration of the complex and volatile relationships between Jake and his family, friends and colleagues, all culminating in a very exciting final chapter. I read in the Western Mail that this book has been nominated for Welsh book of the year, it definitely gets my vote.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly good read which grabs you from the start. Once I'd read the first page I could'nt put it down. If this book is the start of things to come from author Mike Thomas then I can't wait for the next one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Stunning debut
Loved this book, I found it hard to put down. The central character is an anti hero but I was drawn completely into his world and sensed the growing despair. Truly great.
Published 4 days ago by Jtc
An addictive not to be missed tale
A wonderfully written book about human tragedy, which may strike a chord with some readers either personally or about people they know. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ringo
Couldn't put it down
I became aware of this book after reading "Inspector gadget's Blog" (which I also recommend incidentally).I am a serving officer. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dreamcatcher
Not funny at all
I was expecting this book to be funny. There was NOTHING funny in this book at all. I had to read it all as it was strangely compelling although not in a good way, and I was... Read more
Published 15 months ago by PC
Already been done
Although a reasonably entertaining story, it's almost a carbon copy of "Filth" by Irvine Welsh. In fact I'm surprised Welsh's publisher didn't sue for plagiarism. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. E. O. Mcfadden
Superb book
This is a superb read which captures your attention within the first few pages and than cracks on at a relentless pace until the end. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Paul Doyle
A 'Show Don't Tell' Masterpiece
A 'Show Don't Tell' Masterpiece
Pocket Notebook is essentially a tragedy and, like most tragic heroes, Jacob lacks the insight and foresight to predict his own downfall. Read more
Pocket Notebook is essentially a tragedy and, like most tragic heroes, Jacob lacks the insight and foresight to predict his own downfall. Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. Gardner
Something you have never seen before...
Pocket Notebook tells the story of Jacob Smith, a hunky, muscular, macho firearms police officer. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Jacob seems to be getting slightly... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Federhirn
A very good read
I really enjoyed this book. It was very uncomfortable at times to follow Jake's spiral of self-destruction but I could not put the book down. Read more
Published 22 months ago by dorsetWurzel
Amusing yet Disturbing, couldn't put it down.
A dark story told with wit & inteligence. Thought provoking. I await the next Mike Thomas Novel.
Published on 8 April 2010 by H. Hill
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