The Black Dog: The life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians
Aug 2022 · Hachette UK
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'Edgy, dark, funny and perceptive' The Herald
'Immensely readable' Jo Brand
'Brilliant' The Sun
'Vulnerable and raw' Tom Allen
A life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians, Kevin Bridges - exploring dysfunctional friendships, family, and how to face your problems head on.
Declan Dolan has always wanted to be a writer, turning the ideas that spiral in his head into stories on the page. He longs to emulate his hometown hero, renowned writer and actor, James Cavani. Though their lives couldn't be more different, they have a lot more in common than they think.
With his pet labrador Hector and his best friend-turned-mentor Doof Doof by his side, Declan sets out to escape his world of binge-drinking, supermarket shelf-stacking and small-time gangsters. Meanwhile Cavani finds himself drawn back into this world that he thought he had already escaped.
Could it be that fate has a way of bringing two people together when they need it the most?
'Immensely readable' Jo Brand
'Brilliant' The Sun
'Vulnerable and raw' Tom Allen
A life-affirming debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians, Kevin Bridges - exploring dysfunctional friendships, family, and how to face your problems head on.
Declan Dolan has always wanted to be a writer, turning the ideas that spiral in his head into stories on the page. He longs to emulate his hometown hero, renowned writer and actor, James Cavani. Though their lives couldn't be more different, they have a lot more in common than they think.
With his pet labrador Hector and his best friend-turned-mentor Doof Doof by his side, Declan sets out to escape his world of binge-drinking, supermarket shelf-stacking and small-time gangsters. Meanwhile Cavani finds himself drawn back into this world that he thought he had already escaped.
Could it be that fate has a way of bringing two people together when they need it the most?
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4.6
9 reviews
Tracey McNeil
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January 19, 2023
Enjoyed it much more than I expected to! Always suspicious and wary of 'celebrities' turned author. They've got a straight road to a published book with bookstore signings that up and coming newbies can only dream of. it just doesn't seem very fair. That said, even if this had been written by a completely unknown author, it's still a really good read. The boy done good.
Margaret O'Keefe
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July 17, 2023
Coming from the East end of Glasgow I really got this, the hierarchy of the streets when you're young is scary, if you're not one of the tough one's. After 40 years living in Australia and achieving success personally and in business I am grateful for my humble beginnings, the values I learned and the accent, which I've never lost, and is always warmly acknowledged!
David Doherty
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August 3, 2023
fantastic book from the legendary Kevin Bridges, the man with many talents
About the author
Having started performing stand-up in 2004 shortly after his seventeenth birthday, Kevin Bridges has ascended the ranks and is now regarded as one of the UK's top comedians. He has made numerous television appearances on shows such as Live at the Apollo, The Jonathon Ross Show, Graham Norton Show and fronted his own BBC One series Kevin Bridges - What's the Story and the stand-up special Kevin Bridges: Live At The Referendum. He has won multiple awards and performed four critically acclaimed, box office record-breaking tours. His most recent tour included a staggering nineteen-night run in his hometown of Glasgow's twelve thousand capacity Hydro arena. Kevin has also released four chart-topping DVD's and his 2014 autobiography, We Need to Talk about Kevin Bridges, was a Sunday Times bestseller. Kevin will return to the stage in 2022 with his latest stand-up show which will coincide with the release of his debut novel.
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