A review by ghoti
Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse

This book takes place on a Saturday in a small town in Yorkshire, but as its protagonist rarely leaves his own head, the book mostly takes place there too. Billy is not likeable, but recognisable, as he gets caught in a web of lies where his imagination spills into the real world. Living an unhappy life but without the executive function out experience to escape physically, he emotionally escapes.

I'm glad I read it: thanks to whoever recommended it.