The Black Dog: The Brilliant Debut Novel from One of Britain's Most-Loved Comedians

By Kevin Bridges

Book Overview

'Edgy, dark, funny and perceptive' The Herald 'Immensely readable' Jo Brand 'Brilliant' The Sun 'Vulnerable and raw' Tom Allen A life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians, Kevin Bridges - exploring dysfunctional friendships, family, and how to face your problems head on. Declan Dolan has always wanted to be a writer, turning the ideas that spiral in his head into stories on the page. He longs to emulate his hometown hero, renowned writer and actor, James Cavani . Though their lives couldn't be more different, they have a lot more in common than they think. With his pet labrador Hector and his best friend-turned-mentor Doof Doof by his side, Declan sets out to escape his world of binge-drinking, supermarket shelf-stacking and small-time gangsters. Meanwhile Cavani finds himself drawn back into this world that he thought he had already escaped. Could it be that fate has a way of bringing two people together when they need it the most?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472289072
• ISBN13: 9781472289070
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Wildfire
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.9" x 9.3"