This book changed my lifeThe Goat writes, "Some books have made a huge impact on my life." It's true. It wasn't until the b3ta mods read the Flashman novels that we changed from mild-mannered computer operators into heavily-whiskered copulators, poltroons and all round bastards in a well-known cavalry regiment.
What books have changed the way you think, the way you live, or just gave you a rollicking good time?
Friendly hint: A bit of background rather than just a bunch of book titles would make your stories more readable
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chthonic, Thu 15 May 2008, 15:11)
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Eureka Street"All stories are love stories" begins Robert McLiam Wilson's Eureka Street. It's a ceasefire-era Belfast setting, it's dark, it's funny, it's poignant, and the love story is not confined to the characters - above all, it's the author's love for his home that shines through.
I've listed this as my favourite book for years. I've gone through countless copies, giving them to friends, to anyone who has been to Northern Ireland or to anyone who wants to know it.
My current copy has been missing for a couple of years, which reminds me - Jonny, if you're ever reading this, I'd like it back please. And my copy of Snow Crash, and Interface. And assorted pieces of my underwear.
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crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Fri 16 May 2008, 10:36,
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No, no, no!'Ripley Bogle' is the meisterwork of Robert McLiam Wilson. Now I'm going to have to do another thread!
Although there are some hilarious episodes in 'Eureka Street' too. Varnishing twigs to create Leprachaun walking sticks springs to mind...
Thinking about it, 'Ripley Bogle' is more of a Londoner's book - that's probably why I love it.
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Ripley BogleI love Ripley Bogle too, but my god, it's dark and twisted! I should really re-read it now that I've lived in London. It reminds me of a series of Pogues' songs.
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crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Fri 16 May 2008, 10:49,
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