![]() A beautifully intricate dissection of the corporate world, and a hilarious depiction of modern male friendships. Laird's writing is deft, good-humoured and absorbing."-Frank McCourt "An adventure into love and politics and the law. Utterly Monkey is a funny, energetic, wonderfully uplifting novel about where were from and where wed like to get to. "An extraordinarily accomplished novel, by a confident and eloquent voice, filled with humour and insight."-Sunday Times (London) A major fiction debut from Fourth Estate. Laird is certainly no slouch-but he wondrously understands the mindset."-Entertainment Weekly "A blithe, breezy read that nevertheless delivers biting insight. introduces a wonderfully original and limber voice."-Michiko Kakutani, New York Times "Part caper movie, part coming-of-age story, part urban satire. An excellent exploration of modern relationships."-Library Journal "An utterly engaging modern social satire with an unpredictable, violent edge. "The real thing, a novel rich in both achievement and promise, by a writer who can actually write."-The Times (London) Laird is funnier and edgier than (Nick) Hornby."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and activities. Hence, the work cannot possibly be for "lads."Combines humor and heart with subversive intelligence. Read Utterly Monkey: A Novel by Laird, Nick, lexile & reading level:, (ISBN: 9780062014412). Nick Lairds debut novel, which follows his poetry collection To a Fault. ![]() One is a dull, unemotional London lawyer, intelligent, successful and completely lacking in character. Only after you've had the opportunity to sell your soul for work a few times will it make sense. Fourth Estate 344pp 10.99 order from our bookshop. Like a tame Irvin Welsh, Utterly Monkey is a blokey caper novel about two Northern Irish school friends reunited after years of adulthood and very different lives. The point of Danny's redemption is not meant for those kids. ![]() Lad mags, at least, are for 20 something kids trying to feel sophisticated. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Laird, Nick : Utterly Monkey at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many. ![]() That is a serious gap in a reviewer's understanding. A very funny, energetic, wonderfully engaging novel about where were from and where wed like to get to.Danny Williams is talented, upwardly mobile and. A chimpanzee at the Monkey World sanctuary, which provides shelter for more than. ![]() It is one of the rare instances of a book set, in part, in Northern Ireland told from the Protestant perspective. By Elizabeth Grice 12 January 2008 12:01am. : Utterly Monkey (9780007197484) by Laird, Nick and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. That error means they missed one of the interesting things about this book. Hes well paid, home owning, and twenty-seven but is also overworked, lonely, and frequently stoned. I would take with a grain of salt reviews (such as the booklist review above) that do not understand that the IRA is a Republican organization, and all of the Irish characters in this book are Protestants, and Unionists. 483Ratings Danny Williams didnt mean to be a lawyer, but somehow he is - and for up to eighteen hours a day.In all honesty, if you don't laugh at the story that sparks the fist fight between Geordie and Danny, you would never have liked this book anyway. Utterly monkey By Elizabeth Grice 12 January 2008 12:01am A chimpanzee at the Monkey World sanctuary, which provides shelter for more than 150 rescued primates When he saved an abused. Nevertheless, it was interesting, funny, and even a little exciting. ![]()
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