Daniel Adamson’s extreme fondness for women’s ears has led him to commit murder and arson and to consort with prostitutes. As he languishes in a mental hospital, Daniel decides to confess by writing his autobiography. But does he really expect others to believe that he is an innocent victim of society, his upbringing, and his own DNA?·“In this funny-serious book David Aitken pokes his finger in the stomach of the traditional crime novel.” — The Sunday Times (London)
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'A funny serious book that pokes its finger in the stomach of the traditional crime novel' The Times
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Thankfully short, ridiculous novel.,
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This review is from: Sleeping with Jane Austen: A Riveting Tale of Obsession and Murder (Paperback)
Reading sleeping with "Jane Austen" left a bad taste in my mouth. The narrative was awful, I loathed the main character and found him repulsive and wonder if there really is such a creature so pathetic. Aitken also peppered this 200 page excuse for a novel with highly erudite words that hardly anybody uses, let alone a depraved serial killer with an ear fetish. It's not the worst(That's Kathy Acker's "pirate" book), but it comes pretty close.
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This review is from: Sleeping with Jane Austen: A Riveting Tale of Obsession and Murder (Hardcover)
What are the limits of your compassion? Listen to an alleged madman who has a penchant for prostitute's ears rave about the culture that locked him up.There can be no doubt that the author has an ear for the nuances of intelligent, colorful conversation. This is a book for the sophisticated reader who isn't frightened of being a fence-sitter in the realm of moral matters! Minus one star for trailing off at the end.
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Jane Austen, The Needler, Broughty Ferry, Choc Ice, Elephant Woman, Woebegone Wynd, Angus Macbriar, Father Spud, Lindsay Wagner, Lola Montez, Valley Forge, Father Murphy, Debbie Jameson, Sherlock Holmes, The House of Whips New!
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- Look Out! (Lift the Flap Book) by Mavis Smith on page 182
- Jane Austen in Time by Maggie Lane on page 84
- One Pair of Feet by Monica Dickens on page 13
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