A Big Boy Did It and Ran Away
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Narrated by:
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Steve Worsley
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By:
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Chris Brookmyre
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Back when they were students, Simon and his friend, Ray, had dreams to become rock stars. Fifteen years later their mid-30s are bearing down fast, and they're having to accept a less glamorous life.
Ray takes refuge from his responsibilities by living a virtual existence in online games. People say he needs to grow up, but everybody finds their own way of coping.
But for Simon it's serial murder, mass slaughter and professional assassination.
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- Thewilsonman
- 05-10-21
Never fails to entertain
Probably not his best book but, nevertheless, very entertaining, very humorous and a good listen on a wet, windy trek by the seaside!
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- Lily V.
- 15-08-20
Epic!
I have loved Chris for years. This is just so good! More more more please
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- Antony
- 01-06-19
second time I've read this
unexpected twists and novel plot - funny too. Audible needs more words for a review so much for being concise.
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- Fiona
- 23-06-22
Very relatable characters
This is a great rip-roaring story, but also a great examination of a relationship between a normal functioning human being and a narcissist. I also loved the description of terrorists as just wankers - they want to be the bogeyman but at the end of the day they are inadequate people vaunting their lack of empathy as boldness.
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- mazzz
- 20-07-23
Thoroughly enjoyed,
well written plot, excellent narration, will be reading more of this author in future for sure
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- Lucy
- 24-04-22
Dark, cynical and extremely funny
I've listened to this one over and over, and it's always a treat. The author interweaves past and present at just the right pace, the plot is ludicrous but (sadly) entirely possible, and the characters are all totally solid. There's also at least one gag that will have you spitting out your coffee.
The other Angelique de Xavier books are equally good, so give your ears some joy and start with this one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-10-22
Loved it
Chris Brookmyre can always be relied upon for a great story, brilliantly told, but this is definitely one of my favourites 😀
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- jane
- 25-02-18
Super story - beautifullyl narrated
Unlikely heroes, lovely twisted plot and well crafted accents that I love. Beautifully narrated with an interesting exploration of less known power plants. This book feels like it was fun to write and has been assembled from expert knowledge of all key areas from pre-PC computer games to terrorist mentality. Utterly compelling.
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- Mrs
- 29-08-18
Ripping yarn
Great fun, gripping and some laugh out loud moments. Think this is my favourite Brookmyre so far
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- Luke
- 07-09-18
Entertaining and witty
A very enjoyable book even though it was like a cynical rant bomb exploding. I really liked the characters and Brookmyre has a very witty turn of phrase which made me smile throughout.
The narration was superb. Beautifully read and the accent was wonderful.
There were chapters that had you on the edge of the seat though I felt it went on longer than was necessary in places. I look forward to listening to more Brookmyre sometime.
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