The Full Ridiculous - Softcover

Lamprell, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1922147265 ISBN 13: 9781922147264

Publisher: The Text Publishing Company, 2014

Synopsis

Michael O'Dell is hit by a car. When he doesn't die, he is surprised and pleased. But he can't seem to move from the crash position. He can't concentrate, or control his anger and grief, or work out what to do about anything. His wife Wendy is heroically supportive but his teenage children don't help his post-accident angst: daughter Rosie punches out a vindictive schoolmate and all hell breaks loose, while son Declan is found with a stash of illicit drugs. A strange policeman starts harassing the family and ordinary mishaps take on a sinister desperation.

About this title

Review

"Lamprell takes us through this period of growth and tumult in Michael O’Dell’s life in a way that feels authentic and real, the worst moments are also some of the most humorous and touching...Readers who enjoy work written in the tone of life, and narratives that celebrate the minor (in the grand scheme of things) wins and losses that make up life will find The Full Ridiculous an enjoyable read that finds both levity and gravity in those little moments." —Examiner

"The writing is clean and hilarious, and the second-person narration feels intimate [...]. A hilarious, high-speed summer read." Shelf Awareness

The Full Ridiculous will appeal to readers of quirky, contemporary fiction such as The Rosie Project or The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. It reminds us that sometimes, to really appreciate the beautiful highs of life, you need to hit rock bottom first.” Bookseller and Publisher

"[...] a lovely coming-of-age story about a middle-aged man who hurts, despairs, heals and comes to understanding. A very funny and truthful novel." Kirkus Reviews

"Lamprell debuts with a first-rate novel [and ...] manages to temper sentimentalism with a tonic wryness" Publisher's Weekly

About the Author

Mark Lamprell has worked in film and television for many years. He co-wrote the film Babe: Pig in the City and wrote and directed the award-winning feature My Mother Frank. The Full Ridiculous is his first novel. He lives in Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1922147265
• ISBN 13: 9781922147264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250