- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Corgi; New edition edition (13 Aug 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552138428
- ISBN-13: 978-0552138420
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.4 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 101,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The second book in the legendary Brentford trilogy.
About the Author
Robert Rankin is the author of Web Site Story, Waiting for Godalming, Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls, Snuff Fiction, Apocalypso, The Dance of the Voodoo Handbag, Sprout Mask Replica, Nostradamus Ate My Hamster, A Dog Called Demolition, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, The Most Amazing Man Who Ever Lived, The Greatest Show Off Earth, Raiders of the Lost Car Park, The Book of Ultimate Truths, the Armageddon quartet (three books), and the Brentford trilogy (five books) which are all published by Corgi Books. Robert Rankin's latest novel, The Fandom of the Operator, is now available as a Doubleday hardback. For more information on Robert Rankin and his books, see his website at www.lostcarpark.com/sproutlore
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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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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. Read more
This really was outstandingly good.
Great characters and great situations. Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Emperor
Still holding it's own
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. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2007 by Mr. G. Battle
Good read, but long intro
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. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2003 by CjW
Omally and Pooley Better Than Ever
Robert Rankin's delirious humor is as sharp as ever in this second book of the five book Brentford Trilogy. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2000
Without a doubt, this book is Now Legendary.
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. Read more
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