Eight Minutes Idle by Matt Thorne
When his father gets knocked over in a car accident, Dan is forced to economize and move into the call centre where he works. He takes with him a ginger tom called John and the telephone numbers of seven women. Soon, the boundaries between Dan's life and work dissolve completely.
The most entertaining study in boredom and emptiness I have ever readThorne gives us a convincing vision.. and is perceptive observer of his characters' emotional lives - Andrew Biswell, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH on TOURISTA memorable debut - Boyd Tonkin in THE INDEPENDENT on TOURISTTells you everything you need to know about English seaside towns. Damn alien and exotic - Nicholas Blincoe in THE OBSERVER on TOURIST
Matt Thorne was born in 1975 in Bristol. He now lives in Kennington, London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340738825 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340738820 |
| Title | Eight Minutes Idle |
| Author | Matt Thorne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sceptre |
| Year published | 1999-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Encore Award 1999 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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