But throughout, the novel's comedy is always balanced by insight and poignancy Observer There are several snort-through-your-nose moments. I owe him a great deal ( but refuse to repay him) Richard Ayoadeĭunthorne is a superbly economical writer. Joe Dunthorne's new book is a pleasure - I was very fortunate to get to read his book Submarine early and reading this one was equally thrilling. A deft, brilliant, surprising joyride The Art Desk It's one not to be missed Booksellerĭark, beautifully wry, and side-splittingly excruciating, The Adulterants is a triumph of voice and vision Tea Obrehtīlisteringly funny and brimming with caustic charm - a joyous diagnosis of our modern ills that made me laugh out loud even when it was breaking my heart Paul MurrayĪ tale of modern manhood, full of malaise, melancholy and wryly funny observations S MagazineĪ sharp satire of contemporary London and the modern urban male TatlerĪ richly illuminating comedy of disappointment, uproarious and mournful, that places Joe Dunthorne triumphantly in the tradition of Evelyn Waugh and (that other Swansea resident) Kingsley Amis. a pin-sharp skewering of a certain type of modern urban thirtysomething male, trapped in a protracted adolescent state.
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