- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Serpent's Tail (19 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852429720
- ISBN-13: 978-1852429720
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.5 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 454,451 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'An absolutely hilarious, laugh out loud book by someone who has been there' Bruce Reynolds, mastermind of The Great Train Robbery 'Occasionally hilarious, if morally dubious, The Burglar Diaries is well worth buying - and definitely worth half-inching' GQ 'This is the sweet-as-a-nut, hilariously un-PC account of the jobs [Bex] has known and loved - the line-ups, the lock-ups and the cock-ups. If ever there was an antidote to Bridget Jones's Diary this is it. The Burglar Diaries is the first in a series. Long may it run' Mirror"
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Witty, pacy and definitely not for kids
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Danny King deserves to be a massive success and should be read by anyone with a half decent sense of humour. Your efforts will be rewarded!. I have enjoyed every one of his books immensely and his latest, School For Scumbags, is no exception.
The plot, not to give too much away (unlike the blurb on the back!), revolves around one Wayne Banstead, essentially a bit of a teenage hooligan but with an eye for making a crafty quid or two when he can, who is packed off to the mysterious Gafin reform school. However, once there, Wayne and his colourfully portrayed reprobate peers, find that reform seems to be the last thing on their teacher's agendas...
What ensues is essentially a bit of a caper with all of King's trademarks (snappy dialogue, lots of effin' and jeffin', laddy humour to the max and the remarkable ability to make his readers actually laugh out loud - or, at the very least snigger quietly - every few pages) firmly in place.
Well worth reading and a perfect fun book to take on holiday with you. I gave in 4 stars simply because it's not quite as awesome as my other favourites. Namely, in order of greatness, The Hitman Diaries (you NEED a copy. NOW!), The Pornographer Diaries and Milo's Run. If you're new to Danny King, then read those and then read this. If you're already a fan then you should have this by now anyway!
The plot, not to give too much away (unlike the blurb on the back!), revolves around one Wayne Banstead, essentially a bit of a teenage hooligan but with an eye for making a crafty quid or two when he can, who is packed off to the mysterious Gafin reform school. However, once there, Wayne and his colourfully portrayed reprobate peers, find that reform seems to be the last thing on their teacher's agendas...
What ensues is essentially a bit of a caper with all of King's trademarks (snappy dialogue, lots of effin' and jeffin', laddy humour to the max and the remarkable ability to make his readers actually laugh out loud - or, at the very least snigger quietly - every few pages) firmly in place.
Well worth reading and a perfect fun book to take on holiday with you. I gave in 4 stars simply because it's not quite as awesome as my other favourites. Namely, in order of greatness, The Hitman Diaries (you NEED a copy. NOW!), The Pornographer Diaries and Milo's Run. If you're new to Danny King, then read those and then read this. If you're already a fan then you should have this by now anyway!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great idea for a book. Reminded me of the old Terry Thomas stuff.....
Story was gripping and really funny. I was listening to it on CD which made it even better. Great stuff.
Story was gripping and really funny. I was listening to it on CD which made it even better. Great stuff.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Not as good as the early "Diaries" books, but still a top read. Worth a purchase.
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Danny King strikes with belly laughs again
Danny King's books are very rare in being able to make me laugh out loud like an idiot on the train. Read more
Published on 8 May 2008 by J. Wright
A school you *don't* want your kids going to
I'm not familiar with Danny King's writing, but when my wife saw School for Scumbags, King's latest book, she thought sounded fun an interesting. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by David Roy
A lot to live up to
Having read all of Danny Kings books, all of them has had me howling with laughter, this book had a lot to live up to, and l'm happy to say it did. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2007 by Robert P. Splaine
Thin, predictable but (just about) fun
Young crim ends up in very strange reform school. Capers ensue. Nowhere near as authentic or sharp as Burglar or Bankrobber Diaries, Danny King's latest just about gets by of the... Read more
Published on 29 July 2007 by Matt52
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