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The Brentford Triangle (Brentford Trilogy) [Paperback]

Robert Rankin (Author)
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Publication Date: 13 Aug 1992 | ISBN-10: 0552138428 | ISBN-13: 978-0552138420 | Edition: New Ed

'Omally groaned. "It is the end of mankind as we know it. I should never have got up so early today" and all over Brentford electrical appliances were beginning to fail...'

Could it be that Pooley and Omally, whilst engaged on a round of allotment golf, mistook laser-operated gravitational landing beams for the malignant work of Brentford Council?

Does the Captain Laser Alien Attack machine in the bar of the Swan possess more sinister force than its magnetic appeal for youths with green hair?

Is Brentford the first base in an alien onslaught on planet Earth?

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi; New Ed edition (13 Aug 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0552138428
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552138420
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 1.6 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"'A born writer...Robert Rankin is to Brentford what William Faulkner was to Yoknapatawpha County'" (Time Out )

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The second book in the legendary Brentford trilogy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A cracking yarn 10 Nov 2006
By Michael Sims
Format:Paperback
A reviewer of Flann O'Brien's 'Third Policeman' claimed that O'Brien fans would love Rankin, but that Rankin fans would merely be interested in O'Brien - or words to that effect. I can see where this is coming from - the Rankin style, replete with bizarre inventions and crazy goings-on in an otherwise normal world, is so close to O'Brien's as to be considered a bed-partner. However, the two are not to be confused. 'Triangle' is a truly cracking yarn, with some wonderfully developed characters and a crisp control of narrative rhythm. The dialogue is exquisite, each line seemingly laden with delicious fruits of wordsmithery. Indeed, Rankin provides such an entertaining read that I'm astonished he's not better known - where's the promotion?! I would heartily recommend The Brentford Triangle to anyone who wants to become immersed in a world of gothic tomfoolery. That said, my ultimate loyalty still remains with O'Brien. The stupendous twist at the end of 'Policeman', along with the existential questions it poses, is the kind of thing entirely lacking in Rankin's work.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The plot thickens 14 Jan 2005
By aceadrian
Format:Paperback
The second instalment in the now 5 book series.

I read this book far more easily and felt more immersed in it than the first. I think that is because I spent a long time in the first book trying to get a grip on each of the characters, each with their oh so normal traits, which are twisted to make them extraordinarily interesting. In this book I could go along with the story instead of concentrating on recognising who is who. (Though I still have trouble separating Omally and Pooley, they seem to merge into one distorted combination of weirdo's!)

The story is once again down to earth in Brentford, dealing with people you could pass in the street, but who are doing the most fantastic things. At least three stories seem to run through this book and it was a little way in before I managed to assess which was the main one! Though they twist and turn like they belong together. On one hand we have a new craze for the golf fanatics being played out in allotment Brentford, we have an extraterrestrial plot to take the Earth as a new home world and we have a crazy man who claims to have found some of Gods treasures.

All of it fantastic. I rarely laugh out loud at books, but towards the end I couldn't help it - this one really hit the spot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant 17 July 2010
By Alison Ashton
Format:Paperback
I love Robert Rankin's novels and the Brentford Triangle does not disappoint. His stories and characters are engaging from start to finish as well as hilarious. It is so well written and has me laughing out loud. If you have never read any of his books you must start today!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Still holding it's own 31 Aug 2007
By Mr. G. Battle VINE™ VOICE
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The Brentford Triangle is a stand-alone entry in to the myriad of novels that Rankin has centered around Brentford. The series hasn't really evolved much. They are still full of running gags, wry humour, clever prose and a multitude of oddball characters. The central characters are no stereotypical heroes, if anything their adventures happen to them, which of course is the lure of Rankin's work. The plot in Triangle is absurd, the action incredulous and it's a short enough read to keep it punchy. It's not as clever as later entries, but it's definitely worth a read, if you've any or none of Rankin's work you'll still enjoy this wacky, but not slapstick book.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Omally and Pooley Better Than Ever 9 Feb 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Robert Rankin's delirious humor is as sharp as ever in this second book of the five book Brentford Trilogy. Space aliens, video games, golf, and excorcism are all a part of this grand rollicking adventure. The influence of Flann O'Brien is not only obvious, it's absoultely fascinating to read the two back-to-back, as I just did. Rankin is arguably the most clever writer of Science Fiction currently writing, and I am looking forward to the day when America finally picks up on this and issues the books over here! If Terry Pratchett can do it...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genius 27 Nov 2010
By The Emperor TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Lombard omega is one of the funniest characters that there has ever been in fiction.
This really was outstandingly good.
Great characters and great situations. Who knew that Brentford could be so funny?
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Without a doubt, this book is Now Legendary. 13 Nov 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The Now Legendary Robert Rankin is, and no-one can dispute this, the greatest author known. This has been proven by science and other methods. "The Brentford Trilogy" is one of the most sincere and thought proveking works you are ever likely to find. His great sympathy with the book's dynamic heros, Pooley and Omally, bleeds from every page as they search for peace, tranquility and a good pint of Large. I will not implore you to buy these fascinating documentaries. I order you to. LISTEN TO ME - IF YOU DO NOT OWN THESE BOOKS, YOU WILL NOT BE HAPPY ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT. These books contain secret esoteric knowledge that will enable you to utilise the power of the time sprout. The Now Legendary Hugo Rune is spoken of. There is a bike named Marchant. Enjoy Omally's thrusting bum. It's all too much. Read these books, and you will laugh till you cry milk.
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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but long intro 27 Oct 2003
By CjW TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Rankin takes his time getting to the good stuff in this part of the trilogy, then its all aover too quick and a little to extreme.

In the next volume (there are 4) there is mention of the issues in the last volumes, which is weird seeing as it was written as a triology and the fourth added as an after thought!

Not as much fun to read as Rob Rankins more imaginative stuff, such as the Chocolate Bunnies (5*) or the Voodoo Handbag (4*) for instance.

This volume is a bit of British life mixed with a storyline from 'The Goodies' only without the humour.

Newbies should try something else in Rankins enormous repetoire first methinks.
(Sorry Pooley)

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