
New Years Eve at Toppers House, North London's most popular suicide spot. And four strangers are about to discover that doing away with yourself isn't quite the private act they'd each expected. Perma-tanned Martin Sharp's a disgraced breakfast TV presenter who had it all - the kids, the wife, the pad, the great career - but he 'pissed it all away'. Killing himself is Martin's 'reasonable and appropriate response' to an unliveable life. Maureen has to do it tonight, because of Matty being in the home. He was never able to do any of the normal things kids do - like walk or talk - and loving-mum Maureen can't cope any more. Dutiful Catholic that she is, she's about to commit the 'biggest sin of all'. Half-crazed with heartbreak, loneliness, adolescent angst, seven Bacardi Breezers and two Special Brews, Jess's ready to jump, to fly off the roof. Lastly, there's JJ - tall, cool,...
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2013-08-28
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Som ljudbok är denna HELT FANTASTISK. Gunnel Fred och en manlig inläsare gör de fyra personernas "roller" och det är så underbart bra!Jag har nog lyssnat på denna tjugo gånger, och den är fortfarande helt lysande. Få böcker har fått mig att skratta så mycket. Håller dock med nedanstående om att själva historien tappar fart på slutet.