Robert Condy

One word..... F###### GENIUS! One is printable! This book took me on a journey. I loathed the central character almost as much as he loathed himself. Niven sows an innocent seed (again) early doors, no point looking, you'll miss it. And just as I was starting to like the rogue, in a whisky, drug ravaged stupour, he throws himself off London Bridge. I was devastated, I stopped reading the bloody book!! With only a chapter or two left. Apparently my mood was rank rotten for two weeks. I was given an ultimatum 'finish that damn book and move on' With a heavy heart, I started reading again and within 6 or 7 seven lines, was in absolute bits!! Didn't know whether to laugh or cry.... Ended up doing both......... Mr Niven, your a nasty, twisted, brilliant man, well done!

I would strongly recommend reading this book and then tell as many people as possible to do likewise....... This is a rip roaring, laugh out loud, bellyache of a book. I was in tears several times and lets face, we are all not laughing enough, which is great therapy. OAP Thelma and Louise meets, Lock Stock and Inspector Clouseau..... Hilarious. Brilliant writing again from Niven sowing an innocent seed early doors (fake blood) which blooms in wonderful gory glory with the mafia thugs umpteen chapters later....... This has to make it to the big screen. Im no actor but would kill for a part.......