Dog Stags & NAAFI Growlers: For Every Soldier Who Never Went to War
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"Not every soldier gets to be a hero." James Marc Ivimey served for 10 years in the British Army,...
It Wasn't Me, All Right?
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The true story of one teacher's career at one of the most notorious schools in North Belfast. It...
Martin the Magnificent: The Future of Irish Football
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In November 2013, Martin O'Neill was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland's national...
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Holiday for Skins (Bongo Fury #2) in Books
Nov 11, 2019
As with the first book the charm of this sequel is in the leading character. Wry, witty, foul mouthed with an eye for the darkly humorous observation, having Jimmy once again show us his world is very welcome. Together with the twists and turns of the plot (a little less straightforward than the first novel) this makes a cracking quick read that combines noir thriller and laugh out loud humour.
ReFocus: The Films of Budd Boetticher
Gary D. Rhodes and Robert Singer
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One of the most important yet overlooked of Hollywood auteurs, Budd Gary D. Rhodes currently serves...
White Heat: A History of Britain in the Swinging Sixties: v. 2: 1964-1970
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Harold Wilson's famous reference to 'white heat' captured the optimistic spirit of a society in the...
Can't Forget About You
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Twenty-five year-old east Belfast man Stevie meets forty-nine year-old Glaswegian widow Martha while...
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Never miss another sale! Find great brands at up to 70% off! The whole of showroomprive.co.uk in 1...
The Colour of Injustice: The Mysterious Murder of the Daughter of a High Court Judge
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Based on actual (sometimes exclusive) materials, The Colour of Injustice raises questions about...
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated Bongo Fury (Bongy Fury #1) in Books
Nov 8, 2019
Bongo fury introduces Jimmy, a man who just wants to run his music shop in peace. But when a friend asks for his help he ends up plunged into a world of gangsters, organised crime and drug deals. He has to use all of his considerable wits to escape from this unscathed.
This story turns on the character of Jimmy, and fortunately he's a terrific narrator, regarding events with a world-weary black humour even when they turn very much against him. The plot is fairly slight but runs at a fast pace so that really doesn't matter very much. What matters is how much fun this book is to read, and it's a lot of fun. Even better is that there is a Bongo Fury 2 which carries the story on.
Note: Lots of bad language and some violence