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Justin Irwin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Portico (1 Jan 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1906032041
  • ISBN-13: 978-1906032043
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Maxim Magazine, Feb 2008

"Brave, boozy banter for bedroom Bristows of all ages"

The Independent on Sunday, Sunday 13 January 2008

"Irwin chronicles his "journey to the heart of dartness" - and darkness, in the form of oceans of Guinness - with humour and perception. He may have been found wanting on the oche but he's hit the bull's-eye here."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Murder on the darts board, 20 Jan 2008
By Adrian Hill (Boston) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed this book a lot. As well as learning a lot about darts trivia and about both the pub & the pro darts scene, but there is also a lot of fond recognition in glimpsing an England that many remember from their childhood, that most think is gone now, but that does still exists in not-very-well-publicised places. Great to hear the stories of hard core language, unapologetic consumption of alcohol on a grand scale, and quaint mini-traditions of darts that are adhered to and adored. Some moments of true humour as well; Justin's descriptions of his middle classness and consequent feeling out of place in the world of darts yet then realising that this only bothers one person - himself - made me laugh out loud. The incident of a fellow player cracking open a lager can at 8.45am on the way to a tournament only to be followed by Justin opening his bottle of Benylin to cries of disgust from his fellow travellers was also funny, as was the story of his drunken hug (barely reciprocated, it seemed) with Keith Deller. I think that most 30something middle class men in England would relate to a lot on this book and I recommend it. A mate of mine who finished it before he did, rediscovered his darts and then threw a 160 checkout the next day playing a mate at work, so maybe the book will help your darts as well!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One word for this - magic darts, 8 Jan 2008
By Paul Boden (Southampton, UK) - See all my reviews
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I met this guy when he played at a tournament in Southampton, and it turns out he writes much better than he plays darts. Parts of the book are genuinely funny - such as when he stabbed himself in the face with his dart - but what was more surprising was that this turned out to be quite a touching story about following your dream. I loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vaguely opaque to a yank, but a fun read nevertheless, 31 Jan 2008
By Keith Wellman "Keith" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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Directed to this book by a UK friend due to my recreational interest in darts and my attraction to the stories of those striking out in new directions. Although I'm sure I had a blank stare during some of the cultural references that I don't have the background to understand, Justin's narrative is an interesting, leisurely read expounding on darts (and a bit of its professional history), class, instant celebrity (and its fallout), the media, and the traditional pub scene in Britain that I wish I'd experienced. Justin has an easy style and a fine wit that brought me along for a fun ride. I look forward to his next project, maybe something with granite.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, even if you dont like darts, yet!
Don't worry if you can't tell the pointy end of a dart from the flappy bit, once Mr Irwin has finished, you'll know all about your oches and tossers (really). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sam Bernard

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great
A great story, told reasonably well. It falls slightly flat when Irwin tries to get clever - he's not a brilliant writer, the pointless musical puns particularly starting to grate... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Furoshiki

5.0 out of 5 stars Game on
Read this book in 2 sittings, absolutely compelling, it is a good feeling to know there are people with balls enough to give darts a go. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by Guy Barton

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder She Wrote!
A wonderfully refreshing look at the Darts Scene from 'An Outsider turned Insider' - perhaps you could think to re educate the British Media as to the real enjoyment of a global... Read more
Published on 14 May 2008 by Ms. C. L. Stacey

5.0 out of 5 stars Modestly blazing!
I read this straight after Sid Waddell's 'Bellies and Bullseyes' and both are top drawer. While Sid worries about the move from 'session lager' to white wine, Justin is... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by Nick 'Dutchy' T

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
This is a funny book. From one drunken conversation to playing Bobby George at Lakeside a year later, this covers it all. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by David James

5.0 out of 5 stars I've got a dart in my head!
Never having had much of an interest in darts (following a series of unfortunate incidents in my childhood) I took a punt on reading this book based on nothing more than the... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2008 by Aarse Biscuits

5.0 out of 5 stars A real bulls eye
I bought this book, as I buy far too many dopey books about people travelling/trying their hands at something new/taking up a new sport etc. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2008 by Phil

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the oche horror show
Finally, a book that tells you everything you would ever want to know about darts, but which, unlike the very enjoyable biogs of Waddell, George, Taylor, Lowe and more, takes a... Read more
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