The Tenderloin
Published on 10. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-330-51989-2 (ISBN)
Description
'The Tenderloin bleeds its raw honesty onto every page - it is a truly felt and moving book'
Kevin Barry, author of City of Bohane
It's 1995 and Evan has embarked on an adventure that will change his life - leaving home in Dublin for the rolling hills and fog-swept bays of San Francisco.
Between the Internet revolution and the rave culture of this liberal city, young naive Evan is completely clueless about how to succeed. But he's determined to stumble on, looking for work, looking for love, and - ultimately - looking to define himself. Soon, though, the troubles of his past catch up with him, and everything begins to unravel.
'Funny, sharp-eyed and deeply atmospheric' Belinda McKeon, author of Solace
'A bracingly honest, entertaining and sharply well-observed coming of age story' Sunday Independent
Kevin Barry, author of City of Bohane
It's 1995 and Evan has embarked on an adventure that will change his life - leaving home in Dublin for the rolling hills and fog-swept bays of San Francisco.
Between the Internet revolution and the rave culture of this liberal city, young naive Evan is completely clueless about how to succeed. But he's determined to stumble on, looking for work, looking for love, and - ultimately - looking to define himself. Soon, though, the troubles of his past catch up with him, and everything begins to unravel.
'Funny, sharp-eyed and deeply atmospheric' Belinda McKeon, author of Solace
'A bracingly honest, entertaining and sharply well-observed coming of age story' Sunday Independent
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
251 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-330-51989-2 (9780330519892)
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John Butler has written and directed award-winning shorts for the Irish Film Board and directed and co-wrote the 6-part TV sketch show Your Bad Self. He is an occasional columnist and interviewer for the Irish Times and his writing has appeared in the Dublin Review, the San Francisco Chronicle and on NPR. John lives in London.