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angus_mckeogh's review
4.0
Just a comedic novel with a little bit of suspense thrown in. The dialogue was great. Authentic and hilarious. The book reads a bit like a screenplay but that doesn’t detract from the entertainment value in the least.
harry23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
howbeg's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tamfife's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read, really dark at some bits but filled with humour.
I haven't read a book of his yet that wasn't enjoyable.
Almost makes me want to get back into playing golf.
I haven't read a book of his yet that wasn't enjoyable.
Almost makes me want to get back into playing golf.
lauracs6's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
michael_levy's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurencehebberd's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite John Niven story - the tale of Gary, who you feel sorry for, but ends up getting what he deserves. Funny, shocking and exciting - I couldn’t put it down (all 376 pages)!
lewiscain's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this. It’s a brilliant story, it’s funny and everything comes together really well through out. For anyone that’s ever experienced a bad round of golf this is a must read. It’s so relatable and will leave you smiling and laughing through out. Loved it!
whether's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
snoakes7001's review against another edition
5.0
I've had a filthy cold for the last few days and this was the perfect read to cheer me up. Do you need to be a golf fan to enjoy it? No, definitely not. All you need is a broad sense of humour. Part farce, part sports novel, part thriller, it's a roller coaster ride with some great characters and mad set ups. I don't want to tell you more, I want you to enjoy it for yourself. John Niven is easily one of the funniest and filthiest writers around. So unless you are a po-faced dullard from Dullsville, grab a copy and thank me later.