The Chancers by Damian Lanigan
A failed actor has one last chance at success - in this razor-sharp satirical novel from the acclaimed author of STRETCH, 29. Hailed by the Observer as 'a dazzling performance, teeming with invention, wicked humour and unforced insights' and by the Daily Mirror as 'heartbreakingly funny', STRETCH, 29, Damian Lanigan's story of the downward-spiralling life of serial under-achiever Frank Stretch, established him as one of the most distinctive voices of a new generation of British comic writers. Now, in THE CHANCERS, his new hero is struggling to escape the modern obsession with fame...There was a time when Patrick Moon had all the fame he could handle. Starring in Macbeth fresh out of RADA, he was the darling of the West End when he fell in love with fast-rising young novelist Susie Fisher. Eight years later, the spotlight has moved on, Patrick is permanently 'resting', the golden couple is badly in need of a polish and he can't even perform in the bedroom. Worst of all, Susie now writes a weekly column in which she reveals the most intimate details of their crumbling relationship. But then he unexpectedly wins a leading role in a small-budget film. Could this be his last chance to escape all his troubles and regain the public admiration he is convinced he deserves?
From the reviews of STRETCH, 29: 'Brilliantly funnyA dazzling performance. This is a book of great poise, teeming with invention, wicked humour and unforced insights.' OBSERVER 'Heartbreakingly funny. Debuts don't get much better than this.' DAILY MIRROR 'Lit by some truly fine writing and observation. Lanigan's account of a family sliding into misery has moments of Dickensian greatness.' INDEPENDENT 'Frank Stretch, the hero of this entertaining novel... is as original and affecting as Billy Liar or Lucky Jim were to previous generations.' Grub Smith, FHM
Damian Lanigan was born in Coventry, brought up in Manchester and educated at Oxford. He worked in London for several years, but currently lives in New York. THE CHANCERS is his second novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780002261227 |
| ISBN 10 | 0002261227 |
| Title | The Chancers |
| Author | Damian Lanigan |
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| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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