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Michael Preedy's avatar

I imagine the title is a playful nod to Dostoyevsky. Any further allusions to him in the book? Since I haven’t read any Simon Krump, is this a good place to start, or would you suggest one of his other books you mention? 😊

Drew Gummerson's avatar

Yes to Dostoyevsky but no further allusions except for the theme. I’d start with this one. It is the one with the most heart for me.

Michael Preedy's avatar

Thanks, Drew!

Maria McCarthy's avatar

Sounds good. Love Bluemoose Books

Steven Fain's avatar

Going to check this out

Bearded Badger Books's avatar

As you know from our recent conversation… I also loved it!! Wonderful book… as are yours my friend!! 😊

Bearded Badger Books's avatar

I also bought some fig rolls for the first time in years… they go nice with a cuppa. ☕️

Drew Gummerson's avatar

My dad liked a fig roll. I might have to investigate. 😂

John Madrid's avatar

The bucket colours as the plot spoiler is a great gag and it's also sort of true. A job hands you a system that complete and it starts to feel like knowledge, while the Post-it on the door is telling you to change your life. Adding this to the pile. Thanks for the recommendation. For your work list, if you don't have it: Halle Butler's The New Me. Office temping, very funny, very bleak.

Drew Gummerson's avatar

Great. Thanks. Sounds good.

Kevin Duffy's avatar

Thank you Drew, means a lot. Kevin.

Drew Gummerson's avatar

Thank you for putting out such a great book.