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 The Colour of a Dog Running Away - Richard Gwyn
Newest Review: ... the Welsh for their overuse of consonants. As a f*ck you to the bearded guy, I decided to buy the book and I am bloody glad I ... more  ... did.
With hand on my heart I can honestly recommend this book. He writes like the love child of my two favourite writers; Milan Kundera and Paulo Coelho. The book is scattered with wisdoms and thought provoking philosophies that you will be dying to plaguerise as your own next time you are out with friends. Some of the thoughts and ideas he puts across are really unique and the kind that you wish you had come up with first. This was really one of those books I became incredibly excited about when I first read it...more |
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The Colour of a Dog Running Away - Richard Gwyn: The Colour Of A Dog Running Away-Debut novel by Richard Gwyn (370 words)
by - written on 07/05/09 (Very useful, 15 readings)
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This first novel by Welsh born writer Richard Gwyn was quite rightly acclaimed as the 'Best novel of the year' by The Bookseller. First published in 2005 by Parthian Books, this book really was a refreshing change to the other bestsellers of this year. I came upon this book accidentally in Waterstones as I overhead a bearded bloke insulting the book to a friend of his who was considering buying it. He then proceeded to insult the Welsh for their overuse of consonants. As a f*ck you to the bearded guy, I decided to buy the book and I am bloody glad I did. With hand on my heart I can honestly recommend this book. He writes like the love child of my ... Read the complete review
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