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FROM THE AUTHOR OF CONTACTS... Xavier Ireland is a radio DJ who by night listens to the hopes, fears and regrets of sleepless Londoners and by day keeps himself very much to himself - until he is brought into the light by a one-of-a-kind cleaning lady and forced to confront his own biggest regret. This is a tale of love, loss, Scrabble and six degrees of separation, asking big questions about life and death, strangers and friends, heartache and comfort, and whether the choices we don't make affect us just as powerfully as those we do.

About the Author :
Mark Watson is one of Britain’s most popular young stand-up comedians. His comedy shows have won, among others, the Daily Telegraph Award, Time Out Best Stand-Up Award, Edinburgh Festival Panel Prize, and best shows at the Adelaide and Sydney Festivals. He has performed at every major international comedy festival and in more than twenty countries. He made comedy history at the Edinburgh Festival by performing for 24 hours, solo and without a break. He is a regular on many British TV shows and has his own highly successful BBC Radio 4 series, Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better. He is the author of the novels Bullet Points and A Light-Hearted Look at Murder, and the non-fiction title Crap at the Environment. Mark Watson lives in London.

Review :
"There are eleven good reasons to read this fine, funny, classy book -- and those are just three. You'll find the others for yourself..." DANNY WALLACE "Loved it. Devoured in a day. He has such a fine tone" TIM MINCHIN "Funny, sharply observed and unexpectedly moving... The connections are ingenious and there are some very dark undertones, admirably handled" The Times "A great read, showing not only Mark's sense of humour but his brilliantly acute observation of human nature... Sad as well as funny with a fascinating set of characters. It really is difficult to put down. If you like Nick Hornby or David Nicholls this is a 'must have' for the summer" North West Evening Mail "A moving story with a twist about how our lives touch others in ways we don't even realise. If you loved ONE DAY by David Nicholls, this is for you - and will stay with you long after the last page" Cosmopolitan "Witty and beautifully written" Hot Stars "A seriously good book by a very funny man" Metro "Smoothly written, Watson's latest novel proves he has a gift for tender prose and emotive storytelling... The reader is reminded throughough about the significance even seemingly minor decisions can acquire and the potential repercussions... ELEVEN is an intelligent, witty and heartwarming tale with a significant message -- and his most accomplished book to date" Time Out 'This is funny but also sharply observed and unexpectedly moving...The connections are ingenious and there are some very dark undertones, admirably handled' The Times 'In a neatly plotted series of events, eleven characters tumble domino-like towards the conclusion, a result initially sparked by a single happening one snowy winter's day. Watson's prose displays a delicate touch and, unsurprisingly given his stand-up roots, there are plenty of perceptive observations. In addition, he peppers the narrative with occasional tantalising glimpses into a future that waits for certain characters way beyond the close of the novel reminding us of the all-knowing godlike presence of the narrator' The List 'An infectious and addictive read' South Wales Argus / Brighton Argus (syndicated review) 'Cleverly dissects the contrived intimacy of modern city living and crafts a moving, funny and potent work of human and social insight... Hugely entertaining and aware... thoughtful, effective and rewarding' Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin (Australia) 'Hugely recommended. Gentle, compassionate, unusual and thought-provoking' Chris Cleave 'At once droll and devastating, littered with insightful analogies and poignant vignettes of city life. The modern urban dilemma of action versus inaction is deftly woven into an engaging plot, populated with relatable characters. Watson moves from one character to the next and back and forth in time, betraying tantalising details of Xavier's haunted past, the current predicament of the eleven central characters, and the future of society at large; remaining hilarious throughout' Stylist 'Excellent... The compelling plotline and sharp, witty prose combine to make ELEVEN Watson's finest literary achievement yet' Shortlist 'You may recognise Mark Watson's name from TV panel shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week, from his pear cider ads or from his stand-up routine... But this, the comedian's third novel, cements his reputation as a witty, sharply observant writer' Stylist 8/6 'Here's a rather sickening fact for you: at just 31, comedian Mark Watson has written three novels. And to add insult to injury, they've all been excellent. His latest follows the superbly named Xavier Ireland - a secret-harbouring DJ who inadvertently sparks a chain of events that sees his own life, and 10 others, rapidly unravel. The compelling plotline and sharp, witty prose combine to make Eleven Watson's finest literary achievement yet. Prepare to battle envious emotions the whole way through' Shortlist 9/6 'Excellent... Eleven's plot is complicated, but it works. Xavier is central, but each of the many minor characters is sharply sketched and believable. And underneath all of these hectic, metropolitan, cosmopolitan lives pulses the strong Forsterian sense that we need to connect; that even very small, cowardly, or casually cruel actions can have devastating impacts, but also that redemption, however fragile, is sometimes possible -- if you work at it' Independent on Sunday


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781847379696
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1847379699
  • Publisher Date: 19 Aug 2010
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Returnable: N
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