by Stephen May
This is the book Martin Amis tried to write and failed with Lionel Asbo - Stephen May has a better ear for the street vernacular than Martin will ever do. Heart breaking/funny/witty/insightful but most of all, truthful in its depiction of brotherly affection in a knockabout way.
This one is a high three. Stephen May creates characters you care about and incorporates moments of profundity. That's more than I normally get. Billy Smith is a great voice.The plot does stray and strain, however. Occasionally, one or other of the situation or the reaction to the situation tests my...
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