The Black Dog
The life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians
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4.1 • 27 Ratings
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- £5.49
Publisher Description
'Edgy, dark, funny and perceptive' The Herald
'Immensely readable' Jo Brand
'Brilliant' The Sun
'Vulnerable and raw' Tom Allen
A life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians, Kevin Bridges - exploring dysfunctional friendships, family, and how to face your problems head on.
Declan Dolan has always wanted to be a writer, turning the ideas that spiral in his head into stories on the page. He longs to emulate his hometown hero, renowned writer and actor, James Cavani. Though their lives couldn't be more different, they have a lot more in common than they think.
With his pet labrador Hector and his best friend-turned-mentor Doof Doof by his side, Declan sets out to escape his world of binge-drinking, supermarket shelf-stacking and small-time gangsters. Meanwhile Cavani finds himself drawn back into this world that he thought he had already escaped.
Could it be that fate has a way of bringing two people together when they need it the most?
Customer Reviews
heartfelt and human
picked this novel up on a whim but really enjoyed it! it's full of heart and the writing is so charismatic. you really feel for the characters and they feel very human. there's a few open ends which is a bit unsatisfying but surprisingly doesn't feel out of place for this book. this is a character driven story with not a lot of plot so that may not be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly ended up being mine!