Dead Long Enough - Softcover

Hawes, James

3.13

79 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0224044680 ISBN 13: 9780224044684

Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 2000

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This is the third novel from James Hawes. His first two novels, A White Merc with Fins and Rancid Aluminium are currently being filmed.

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Review:

"Our religion is: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of a second chance. We spend our days in mere rehearsal for the time, the great day, when we will iron it all out and start to really live. The great, bright moment when all our daily evasions, compromises and dissatisfactions will all be rewarded and transfigured."

In Dead Long Enough, James Hawes' third novel, he presents the "great day" as a myriad of bewildering choices, hearty arguments, humorous banter and the copious consumption of drugs. Every year, three people meet to celebrate the "false" birthday of their friend Harry McDonald, celebrity archaeologist. Armed only with their toothbrushes, credit cards and cash, they all travel to a destination known only to Harry--an attempt to recapture their youth. This year, however, Harry's life takes an unexpected, hair-raising turn at an IRA pub. Like his two previous novels, Hawe's writing is thoroughly infused with a passionate and sometimes hysterical fear of ageing, creating an atmosphere of aimless urgency. It would be wrong to specifically cast this book to a thirtysomething age group but that is where most empathy will lie. Even so, it will be an attractive and intriguing read for those who are curious about what (possibly) lies ahead, or for others, what they've left behind. --Danny Graydon

Synopsis:

Gathered together yearly for Harry's "false birthday", Ben and his chums areused to waking up in unfamiliar towns and strange moods. This time however, Harry is approaching 40, and his mind has tended firmly towards the unresolved past.

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