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Punchbag Robert Llewellyn

Punchbag By Robert Llewellyn

Punchbag by Robert Llewellyn


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Summary

Nick hasn't achieved much in his life. At 35 he has a grotty flat and no proper job. Then an organizer of a women's conference invites him to San Francisco to be a padded assailant, the man inside the plastic who beats up women for a living every day. But Nick has no idea what he's getting into.

Punchbag Summary

Punchbag by Robert Llewellyn

Tara wants Nick to become a padded assailant in a women's self defence class in San Francisco. She wants him to wear a protective suit and assault women for a living. Nick agrees to attend. After all a free trip to the USA is not to be sneered at is it?

Punchbag Reviews

A powerful exposition on male violence, women's fears and the need for rapprochement between the sexes - Good Housekeeping

The razor-sharp comedy, the acutely observed sexual politics and the underlying serious questions add up to make Llewellyn the rightful heir to Ben Elton - Paul Davies, Mirror

The characters are sympathetic and convincing and the story is gripping. The great thing about this novel is that it's actually ABOUTsomething. Readers of the future, looking back at our popular fiction, will see that at least some fin-de-siecle blokes had something on their minds other than babes, beer, best mates, kebabs, shagging, football, classic pop and crap TV' - Independent

About Robert Llewellyn

Robert Llewellyn was a playwright and television writer before he became an actor, and has since juggled both careers. He is the author of several non fiction books, and his best-known acting role is as Kryten in the BBC's long-running series Red Dwarf. He lives with his partner, also a writer, and their two children.

Additional information

GOR002790331
9780340707920
0340707925
Punchbag by Robert Llewellyn
Used - Good
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton
2000-07-06
416
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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