- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (4 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099416840
- ISBN-13: 978-0099416845
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 366,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"A fab read ... smart, stylish and highly enjoyable ... peppered with searing observations and irreverent wit." - Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of "Come Together"
"The funniest debut novel since "The Rachel Papers." Big hair, big heart, big talent - Asplin is the first blue-chip young novelist of the twenty-first century. Catch him if you can!" - Tony Parson
"The funniest debut novel since "The Rachel Papers." Big hair, big heart, big talent - Asplin is the first blue-chip young novelist of the twenty-first century. Catch him if you can!" - Tony Parson
Emlyn Rees, co-author of Come Together
A smart, stylish and highly enjoyable debut, peppered with searing observations and irreverent wit.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I saw this book had been reviewed by a member of staff in my local bookshop and thought it looked like an easy read. It far outreached my expectations.
With natty quotes from Margaret Thatcher and C-3PO to name but two this was one of the most enjoyable reads of my summer.
I have known many Charlie's in my time, but have one question for the author's girlfriend... if he is 98% chimpanzee... whats the other 2%?
With natty quotes from Margaret Thatcher and C-3PO to name but two this was one of the most enjoyable reads of my summer.
I have known many Charlie's in my time, but have one question for the author's girlfriend... if he is 98% chimpanzee... whats the other 2%?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book immediately captures the attention of the (male) reader with a sex scene, and the plot is almost instantly laid out, making this a very easy book to instantly 'get in to'.
The scenes continue, variously describing the troublesome aspects of the life of a male rapidly reaching middle age, but not actually wanting to grow up.
The book is always humourous, and the topics covered (hopefully not all of the actual situations encountered!) are familiar to all of us at a similar age. The main theme of the book - the Male lack of acceptance of responsibilty, and the hope of a quick-fix easy way out - is something that most men strive for, but very few achieve.
I liked this book immensely, mainly as it about a normal working bloke, who most readers will be able to idnetify with. The style is easy to read and always funny - definitely a book that will be discussed down the pub. It's well worth a read, and I'll definitely look out for the next title from this new Author
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For the passed week I have been the nutter on the tube, grinning to herself every few minutes, but I can't help it! Asplin's debut novel is a delve into the 20 something male brain, that no 20 something female should miss. You may not actually like what you learn about the species, but at least it will help you to understand them?! It is hilarious, and the more crazy people laughing on the tube, the better, so get reading.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not really worth the effort
I really struggled to become interested in this book as I found the main character completely unsympathetic and the humour practically non-existent. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2005 by Piffle
Quite Simply Excellent!!!
Having only just made time for myself, I decided to start reading in the evenings again, rather than watch consitantly disappointing programs on TV. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2005 by D. Maynard
bio-fidelity
T-Shirt and Genes runs over some very familiar ground, and here is little to diferentiate this book from the hordes of blokey, mid life crisis, lose girlfriend, analyse life, get... Read more
Published on 19 May 2004 by simon gurney
A good start...
This was bought as a Christmas present, and after reading the synopsis and the first couple of chapters, I was hooked. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2002
Hilarious
I loved this book. This is one of those novels that leaves you with a grin on your face and a headful of obscure facts you'll have to share; you may find yourself tugging on the... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001
The laugh a minute sex life of a Biology Teacher
This book is a hugely funny look at the life of a nobody - ie: somebody just like us.
The hapless Charlie stumbles from one bad realtionship to another continually missing the... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2001
Trying to be funny
The author of this book is just trying too hard to be funny. Perhaps not surprising from an ex stand up comedian. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2001
A relentless stream of hilarity
This debut novel is one of the funninest of the year, with a relentless stream of jokes from page one. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2001
Laugh-a-nano-second romantic comedy.
This book contains some of the funniest and most creative new swear words I think I've seen - and that's just for starters. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2001
The jokes just keep on coming
For a debut novelist, Richard Asplin displays an impressive lightness of touch and a deftness that allows him to deploy a veritable barrage of jokes without leaving the reader... Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2001 by M. J. Dawson
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