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"The lad of the title appears decidedly unbonny at the start of this novel set in Gateshead, swearing, kicking... and running drugs for his mother's violent dealer boyfriend. Realizing that she cannot look after him, a situation not improved by her own drug intake, she dumps her young son on the doorstep of his grandfather, who has never known him. The reluctant and inarticulate friendship that develops between the unemotional retired miner and the damaged youngster is simply touching, rather like the whole of this gentle novel." - "The Times"
"Like an English Roddy Doyle, Tulloch's dialect and characterization of a community down but not out is at once hilarious and heartbreaking. And the manner in which he develops themes hatched in last year's brilliant debut, "The Season Ticket," suggests Tulloch's Gateshead may become as memorable as Doyle's Dublin." - "GQ"
"A poignant, touching celebration of the power of love." - "Books Magazine"
"Like an English Roddy Doyle, Tulloch's dialect and characterization of a community down but not out is at once hilarious and heartbreaking. And the manner in which he develops themes hatched in last year's brilliant debut, "The Season Ticket," suggests Tulloch's Gateshead may become as memorable as Doyle's Dublin." - "GQ"
"A poignant, touching celebration of the power of love." - "Books Magazine"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I began reading this book I found the Geordie dialect difficult to interprate and thought about giving up.However,by the end of the first chapter I wanted to know what happened next.The characters were so full of life that I felt I could picture them vividly in my mind.I still don't know what half of the words meant but it did not stop me enjoying the book to the end.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good novel, this is a good tale. This is the kind of book you feel better for having read. Tulloch takes a massive stride from his debut novel and, basically, touches you. Sonny Gee is the kind of character you want to read about - the dispossessed, the left behind. This is a political novel with a heart of gold. You could almost call it retro in the way that it deals with real emotions as the story unfurls. Almost in direct opposition to pretentious books that concern themselves more with the form and literary tradition. This is a book for people who like reading books. Together with writers such as post Gen X Coupland, this is a page-turner that documents the times that maybe don't appear in the newspapers and gossip columns. Real life...which we all experience.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
The book itself is a magnificent insight into human relationships. The relationship between the boy and the old man, so very moving. The Gramdma and her numerous grandchildren. A cast of characters out of this world and all delivered with such rapour you want to hurry the narrator along so as to enjoy the next chuckle,the next tear, the next belly laugh. The narrator performs the characters to perfection. A wonderful listen. A wonderful read.
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