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Settin’ the Woods on Fire

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Settin’ the Woods on Fire

Posted on 22 July 2023 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER celebrates his first-ever (and perhaps only-ever) award. Continue reading →

Unlovely Jubbly

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Unlovely Jubbly

Posted on 23 February 2020 by Lion & Unicorn • 1 Comment

Keith Waterhouse’s second novel is creepy and sleazy. But is it still comic? wonders SIMON MATTHEWS Continue reading →

Rear-view review: Maggie Muggins

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Rear-view review: Maggie Muggins

Posted on 22 September 2017 by Dan Atkinson • Leave a comment

DAN ATKINSON renews his acquaintance with Keith Waterhouse’s great London novel Maggie Muggins. Continue reading →

‘Originality without eccentricity’: Barry Pain

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‘Originality without eccentricity’: Barry Pain

Posted on 9 October 2016 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER celebrates the work of novelist and humorist Barry Pain. Continue reading →

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