All the Dogs - Softcover

Daniel Bennett

3.58

12 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955138434 ISBN 13: 9780955138430

Publisher: Tindal St Pr Ltd, 2008

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The allure of Herointown beckons as Monkey returns to his birthplace—the red brick castle, the market stalls, the curves of the river: all resonate with memories of a drug-filled past Tired of his waywardness, Monkey's mother has made a new life in the town of his birth—and now so must he. Hidden in the hills on the outskirts of town, he finds a mansion where a yellow greyhound skulks on the steps. This rural squat becomes his home—and, as a makeshift ecstasy factory, his workplace, as well. While shunning the power struggles of his housemates, he is surprised by his connection with local girl Jenn and begins to plot a tricky escape. In this stirring debut Bennett compellingly evokes the mood of modern society as he combines the beauty of the countryside with the atmosphere of a community in disarray.

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About the Author:

Daniel Bennett is the author of short stories that have appeared in literary and crime anthologies and magazines.

Review:

All the Dogs is a stirring debut, a compellingly written tract on the importance of finding a place on the earth. Shot through with sadness, it is a plea against smallness: of thought, of ambition, of outlook, of soul. A new and welcome talent is here * Niall Griffiths * Bennett's debut will resonate with anyone tired of the hypocrisy surrounding our nation's chemical hobbies. With flashes of poetic description and unflinching explorations of modern relationships, Bennett leavens his dark tale with unexpected tenderness and moments of deadpan humour * Joolz Denby *

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