- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins (3 Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002261227
- ISBN-13: 978-0002261227
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,843,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the reviews of STRETCH, 29:
‘Brilliantly funny. A dazzling performance. This is a book of great poise, teeming with invention, wicked humour and unforced insights.’
OBSERVER
‘Heartbreakingly funny. Debuts don’t get much better than this.’
DAILY MIRROR
‘Lit by some truly fine writing and observation. Lanigan’s account of a family sliding into misery has moments of Dickensian greatness.’
INDEPENDENT
‘Frank Stretch, the hero of this entertaining novel… is as original and affecting as Billy Liar or Lucky Jim were to previous generations.'
Grub Smith, FHM
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A failed actor has one last chance at success – in this razor-sharp satirical novel from the acclaimed author of STRETCH, 29.
Hailed by the Observer as ‘a dazzling performance, teeming with invention, wicked humour and unforced insights’ and by the Daily Mirror as ‘heartbreakingly funny’, STRETCH, 29, Damian Lanigan’s story of the downward-spiralling life of serial under-achiever Frank Stretch, established him as one of the most distinctive voices of a new generation of British comic writers. Now, in THE CHANCERS, his new hero is struggling to escape the modern obsession with fame…
There was a time when Patrick Moon had all the fame he could handle. Starring in Macbeth fresh out of RADA, he was the darling of the West End when he fell in love with fast-rising young novelist Susie Fisher. Eight years later, the spotlight has moved on, Patrick is permanently ‘resting’, the golden couple is badly in need of a polish and he can’t even perform in the bedroom. Worst of all, Susie now writes a weekly column in which she reveals the most intimate details of their crumbling relationship. But then he unexpectedly wins a leading role in a small-budget film. Could this be his last chance to escape all his troubles and regain the public admiration he is convinced he deserves?
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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On the surface The Chancers seems to be just another enjoyable read, but after discussing the book in depth with a friend who also enjoyed the book, we believe we uncovered the true voice of the story. Truly astonishing. We didnt like the cover and format of the book, it belies the true genius within. I srongly recommend reading this book, not once, but twice.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Perhaps I've read too many "bloke" books recently. Too much Mil Millington, Richard Asplin, Nick Hornby, Tony Hawks, Dave Gorman. But this one was ... I dunno... just a book. It's not a rip roaring rollercoaster, its not side splitting humour. It's enjoyable, its funny, its occasionally insightful and moving, but its also forgettable, and samey.
Having said that, if you are male and looking for a book to kill a few days whilst catching some rays, you could do a lot worse.
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