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Dangerous Parking (Paperback)

by Stuart Browne (Author)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (5 Feb 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747552029
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747552024
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 404,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It was a classic requirement of the great novelists of the 1930s and 40s to have experienced life at the extremes, with excesses of sex and alcohol as prerequisites. Writing today is, on the whole, safer; and then comes along a book like Stuart Browne's Dangerous Parking. This makes some of the dangerous over-indulgence of the past seen tame indeed--a remarkable, sweeping narrative, shot through with mordant humour, wild eroticism and a resolute good humour in the face of death. And, we're told, with an autobiographical element that gives a particularly sharp edge.

Browne's protagonist Noah Arkwright has abused himself and those around him to such a degree that he is fighting for his life. A successful film maker with a happy family life, he has plunged through the wilder avenues of life to finally face up to some terminal choices, as cancer joins the other threats to his existence. But Noah begins to realise that his love for his wife Clare, a gifted musician, may be the thing that can save him. But is he too late?

However dark the territory Browne takes the reader through (and we are spared little in this raw narrative), the final effect of his highly assured novel is both life-affirming and exhilarating. Humour is always at the centre of Noah's terrifying odyssey and the invigorating, restorative power of music and art acts as a corrective to the self-destructive follies. Noah is not an easy protagonist to live with but we are unable to break the hold his story has upon us. Browne's approach to his text is unique: short, pithy paragraphs and blisteringly precise dialogue combine to devastating effect as in Noah's description of a visit to a Greek Island:

The chips are wet and greasy, an inedible response to tourist demand. Ray's two-fisting his drinks, while I'm pacing myself a little because I have my eye on the young PA fresh out of NYU film programme who I hope I'll make my catch of the day. Around midnight, I lead her off to my room, leaving Ray and the crew at the outside tables being serenaded by the landlord's son on the bazouki. I guess he will have them up hanky dancing before I can unbutton NYU's blouse.
--Barry Forshaw


Amazon.co.uk Review

It was a classic requirement of the great novelists of the 30s and 40s to have experienced life at the extremes, with excesses of sex and alcohol as prerequisites. Writing today is, on the whole, safer; and then comes along a book like Stuart Browne's Dangerous Parking. This makes some of the dangerous over-indulgence of the past seen tame indeed--a remarkable, sweeping narrative, shot through with mordant humour, wild eroticism and a resolute good humour in the face of death. And, we're told, with an autobiographical element that gives a particularly sharp edge.

Browne's protagonist Noah Arkwright has abused himself and those around him to such a degree that he is fighting for his life. A successful film maker with a happy family life, he has plunged through the wilder avenues of life to finally face up to some terminal choices, as cancer joins the other threats to his existence. But Noah begins to realise that his love for his wife Clare, a gifted musician, may be the thing that can save him. But is he too late?

However dark the territory Browne takes the reader through (and we are spared little in this raw narrative), the final effect of his highly assured novel is both life-affirming and exhilarating. Humour is always at the centre of Noah's terrifying odyssey and the invigorating, restorative power of music and art acts as a corrective to the self-destructive follies. Noah is not an easy protagonist to live with but we are unable to break the hold his story has upon us. Browne's approach to his text is unique: short, pithy paragraphs and blisteringly precise dialogue combine to devastating effect as in Noah's description of a visit to a Greek Island:

The chips are wet and greasy, an inedible response to tourist demand. Ray's two-fisting his drinks, while I'm pacing myself a little because I have my eye on the young PA fresh out of NYU film programme who I hope I'll make my catch of the day. Around midnight, I lead her off to my room, leaving Ray and the crew at the outside tables being serenaded by the landlord's son on the bazouki. I guess he will have them up hanky dancing before I can unbutton NYU's blouse.
--Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read and love this book, 16 Oct 2001
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...It obviously provokes divided opinions, but I can only come to one conclusion - the two 'one star readers' must have a massive emotional imbalance. The book is quite clearly semi-autobiographical - there is an artistic license that creates slightly unbelievable characters and situations - but the narrative is wonderful. Side-splitting, dark, humour is matched with horrific detail of his worsening condition, as you follow the history of his 'interesting' love life and the relationships that come and go. Forgive me if I am wrong but does a book have to have a plot? The story is one of reminisces and the highs and lows of Noah's emotional rollercoaster of a life. If you fail to be moved by this novel then you are an emotional retard!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid and entertaining, 30 Oct 2002
This review is from: Dangerous Parking (Paperback)
This book is a must read, and once you do begin to read it you will find it hard to put down. The story revolves around one character at different stages in his life, and how he copes with tragedy, turmoil, love, hate and, more prominantly addiction.

Many authors would have found it hard to cope with the writing style you will find in Dangerous Parking, with the story flitting between various stages in time. Stuart Browne pulls it off almost effortlessly. While reading you can see yourself in the main role, even feel the emotions that run with the character. You will feel his pain, and revel in his highs. A fantastic book.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars DANGEROUSLY PARK yourself on the seat & read this !!!!!!!!!!, 1 Mar 2002
By mikestevens@ukgateway.net (Exeter, Devon, England) - See all my reviews
It has to be said that at times the book is hard to get into....but give it a go and once you've pushed yourself beyond the barrier you'll feel at home with Noah Arkwright and yet at the same time you'll wince at the excruciating pain he's had to endure !!! What makes this a wonderful experience is that whilst he's a total waste of space throught his excessive drink and drugs binge, there is a shimmer of light within himself to find something to redeem himself from his past demons through the discovery of something called true love !!!! Somehow it reminded me of the "The Beach" but on any given day I would rather read "Dangerous Parking" than that !!! It's a heart wrenching but worthwhile experience to get throught. It makes you truely appreciate life for what it is - magical - in it's own and sometimes absurd way !!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a true soundtrack of life
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book this year make it this one.
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