Author:Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
Since inheriting a pile in Killiney, Ross O'Carroll-Kelly - schools rugby legend, lover of the ladeez and award-winning author - can add a new string to his not inconsiderable (you know what I mean) bow - lord of the manor. Downturn Abbey is the story of how he tackles his new responsibilities. Or not.
The century is not yet a teenager, yet everything is shrouded in gloom. People are tightening their belts, rationing and making do. Across Europe, there is uncertainty, with the possibility of, like, serious conflict hanging in the air. Yet, amidst the splendour of Honalee - a mock-something-or-other mansion that Ross and Sorcha recently inherited - life goes on.
The world is changing quickly - especially for Ross. As he stares down the barrel of middle age, he has decided that it's time to possibly do right by Sorcha and put their marriage back together.
But he has even bigger challenges to face. His son has hitched his future to a family of commoners, his old dear is involved in a love affair that threatens disgrace for the family, and his daughter has turned into the worst little madam you can imagine. Oh, yeah, and he is about to become a grandfather at 31.
As Sorcha embraces her new life of afternoon teas on fine bone china plates and Downton Abbey theme porties, he is suddenly wrestling with duty, loyalty and the thousands of women out there who still desire the pleasure of his company.
Downturn Abbey is the thirteenth novel in Paul Howard's 'Ross O'Carroll-Kelly' series. Ross books - annual No 1 bestsellers - have sold over half a million copies, are annually nominated for the Popular Fiction prize at the Irish Book Awards - where they have twice won the prize - and are also critically acclaimed as satirical masterpieces. Titles include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightdress, Should have Got off at Sydney Parade, This Champagne Mojito is the Last Thing I Own, Rhino What You Did Last Summer, NAMA Mia!, The Oh My God Delusion (chosen asIreland's favourite book in Eason's 2011 125th birthday poll) and The Shelbourne Ultimatum.
Unremittingly funny
—— RTÉ Guide on The Shelbourne UltimatumThe preeminent satirist of our times ... says more about contemporary Ireland than a whole Aosdána's-worth of state-of-the-nation authors
—— Irish TimesPaul Howard has brilliantly, seemingly effortlessly, catalogued the rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger
—— Irish IndependentConfirms all your worst fears about professional kitchens in a debut novel that is dark, pungent, twisted, surprising and above all genuinely funny. If you enjoy eating out, don't read this book
—— William Sutcliffe, author of Are You Experienced?Raucous and inventive, peopled with technicolour characters and savagely funny, Chop Chop announces Simon Wroe as both an heir to Martin Amis and an oven-fresh talent unto himself
—— A D Miller, author of SnowdropsA complete page-turner. Reminiscent of Kitchen Confidential but with an entirely fresh voice that is a pleasure to read
—— Thomasina Miers, founder of WahacaA brutally funny look at the world of professional cooking. Sometimes the truth is so strange it needs to be sautéed in a pan of fiction
—— Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love StoryFuriously funny, fast, surreal. The heat and the profanity feel painfully real; the prose, masterfully stylized, definitely the stuff of fiction
—— Anya von Bremzen, author of Mastering the Art of Soviet CookingArch comedy ... Dave Eggers channels Anthony Bourdain
—— KirkusDepicts the literal underworld of a restaurant kitchen with wit, vigor, and gleeful, necessary profanity
—— New York Times Book ReviewWallace is adept at capturing the nuances of the mundane and the ridiculous, while being incredibly funny. 4 stars
—— STYLISTA funny, clever novel from the award-winning writer
—— MARIE CLAIREChortlesome
—— BELLAA deep story with a consistently grounded humour
—— EMERALD STREETWallace’s observational skills and attention to detail are superb…A hilarious and fresh take on modern life. Brilliantly written. 5 stars
—— HEATQuietly engrossing… Mesmerising.
—— Sharon Wheeler , Times Higher Education SupplementIt’s both vividly real and curiously fantastical.
—— Tracey Thorn , New Statesman[An] evocative novel.
—— Emma Hagestadt , IndependentThis brilliant, beautiful novel shows us how the “miraculous” can shine.
—— Christina Patterson , Sunday TimesThe details are beautifully drawn
—— William Leith , Evening StandardI was dazzled … Characterisation is as ever top notch … this is a marvel … everyone will appreciate the sheer grace and artistry of it.
—— Liz Loves BooksTigerman is a truly engaging and original book; for all the nail-biting tension, humour, superheroic deeds and a brilliant twist there is also a deep and honest heart to it ... This is easily one of the best books I've read this year.
—— Hair Past A FreckleWith intelligent, witty writing you cannot help but warm to the unlikely and slightly hapless hero in Lester Ferris.
—— StarburstA virtuoso piece of entertainment which hurtles satisfyingly towards its conclusion after delivering a startling, didn’t-see-that-coming sucker-punch of a twist.
—— A Life in BooksFunny, moving and thought-provoking
—— Big Issue in the NorthThe key to Harkaway’s writing is the incredibly textured depth and imaginative characterisation. It is one of those books whose character are so rich that by the climax, you feel like they’ve penetrated your reality and you want to keep them close, even after the book is over.
—— NudgeOriginal and exciting, full of humanity and comedy, Tigerman by Nick Harkaway is a beautiful piece of work
—— Morning StarOriginal, exciting, full of humanity and comedy, Tigerman by Nick Harkaway is a beautiful piece of work.
—— Morning Star
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