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Old 15-09-2010, 17:43
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an extract from the book about 4REAL
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Old 15-09-2010, 19:35
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an extract from the book about 4REAL
"Sean is staring blankly at his new Gameboy, perfectly still except for his thumbs."

I can actually imagine that haha
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Old 16-09-2010, 09:59
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I'm still looking forward to the book but I just hate 2nd person, it's so surreal to read. Still, poetically written I suppose, should be an interesting read at this rate.
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Old 16-09-2010, 15:50
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Half of it's first person, and the second person isn't jarring with me. I'm 3/4 way through and I think Ben's done it very well - major fans will spot a few inaccuracies and facts squeezed in, but I'm finding the Richey voice convincing.

Been reading the proof but just been sent a publication copy, and was shocked to see a certain resemblance in the pic of Ben on the inside back cover - anyone else seen it?!

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Old 16-09-2010, 15:57
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I'll maybe pick this up at some point when it goes down a little bit in price. Might be an interesting read to be honest.
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Old 17-09-2010, 06:14
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Jesus Christ that extract is awful
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Old 17-09-2010, 09:17
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Wow. This guy. Doesn't know how to. Write.
The whole endeavour.
Seems rather.
Sad.
Didn't you hear?
Norwich is a shithole.
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Old 17-09-2010, 10:04
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I cannot bring myself to believe Richey would summarise a crowd merely as "forty paying punters". Therefore I'm out.
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Old 17-09-2010, 10:32
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I cannot bring myself to believe Richey would summarise a crowd merely as "forty paying punters". Therefore I'm out.
I refuse to believe that anyone I admire would use such a horrendous word as "gobshites"- count me out too.

It reads like pretty crap fanfic.
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Old 17-09-2010, 10:39
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I refuse to believe that anyone I admire would use such a horrendous word as "gobshites"- count me out too.

It reads like pretty crap fanfic.
Wait, is Richy meant to be a cockney in this? Makes sense now.
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Old 17-09-2010, 10:48
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Wait, is Richy meant to be a cockney in this? Makes sense now.

"4 REAL, innit mate" I say, giving Lamaq a cheeky wink and a jovial punch on the arm.

Forty paying punters.

Chas and Dave get a hundred times that on a rainy night.
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Old 17-09-2010, 10:54
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That extract is indeed a bit weird... I'm still curious though, will wait for a discount or a second hand copy.
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Old 17-09-2010, 13:37
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Wow. This guy. Doesn't know how to. Write.
The whole endeavour.
Seems rather.
Sad.
Didn't you hear?
Norwich is a shithole.
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I did say a while ago that it would be fantastic if William Shatner did the audiobook...
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Old 17-09-2010, 13:50
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Wait, is Richy meant to be a cockney in this? Makes sense now.
That was my impression, too.
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Old 19-09-2010, 14:44
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