Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1472047 in Books
• Published on: 1996
• Binding: Paperback
• 275 pages

Customer Reviews

She made me read it!
My girlfriend is from Brisbane, Australia. The same city as Nick Earls and the eponymous Richard. She laughed out loud all the way home from Oz reading this book, and it wasn't until I read it myself I realised why. The central character, Richard Derrington, is almost ME! Suave, sophisticated, and almost a tennis pro; Earl's central characater is also a tragic, stumbling Generation X guy fumbling his way through to the 21st centrury. Some abolsutely classic moments - watch out for the dog and duck that live in the sofa!

Quite hilarious
Nick Earls has created a wonderful character in the recently dumped Richard. He avoids renovating, agonises over his Thai takeaway order and spends way too much time philosophising with his mate Jeff. There's also a wayward shoe, a misunderstood cat attack and an undertalented musical neighbour (and much more).

This book is a highly enjoyable read, with a savage wit and endearing ordinariness. You'll enjoy it (guaranteed!).

Words fail me....
... so why bother writing a review? I just have to endorse this as one of the most satisfyingly funny read I have enjoyed. More than a book, a best mate, and one who brings a tinnie along with him when he visits. I have to confess that the naked office dancing incident is too close to home for comfort...