Colin Bateman - Shooting
Sean
Harper Collins
Colin Bateman has become the master of the fast-paced
improbable satire. Shooting Sean is his fourth novel to star
the Belfast ex-journalist Dan Starkey and like the others is packed full
of humour and specializes in one liners. As in other Bateman novels the
plot is so much larger than life as to be totally unbelievable, but in
the hands of such a skilful writer this adds to the fun. I love Bateman’s
work for its strong construction, sharp satirical writing and inventive
characterization. I love his attention to detail, and witty observation.
But the main reason that Bateman had become a ‘must read’
for me is that I can’t resist Dan Starkey, the chaotic, diet-coke
addicted anti-hero who makes a mess of everything.
Review by Sue Leonard, Books Ireland.
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