The Full Ridiculous

Michael O'Dell is hit by a car. When he doesn't die, he is surprised and pleased. But he can'tseem to move from the crash position. He can't concentrate, or control his anger and grief, orwork out what to do about anything much. His wife Wendy is heroically supportive but histeenage children don't help his post-accident angst- daughter Rosie punches out a vindictiveschoolmate and all hell breaks loose; son Declan is found with a stash of illicit drugs. A strangepoliceman starts harrassing the family and ordinary mishaps take on a sinister desperation. Totop it all off, Michael's professional life starts to crumble. With this funny, compelling novel about love, family and the precarious business of being a man,Mark Lamprell's extraordinary debut examines the terrible truth- sometimes you can't pull yourselftogether until you've completely fallen apart. 'A lovely coming-of-age story about a middle-aged man who hurts, despairs, heals and comes to understanding. A very funny and truthful novel.' Kirkus Reviews