What an astounding book. Although revolted, disgusted etc, it did leave me gasping for a similarly big night out.

You'd be lucky with half a lager at some of the 'parties' we get to go to these days. "Candles and flowers" conspicuous by their absence.

It is revolting, but it's told with such glee that you can't help but side, at least a little, with the central character. And much of it rings true. Ish.

Many of the bits I liked were obviously pulled from John Niven's real life... I can imagine him sitting round with mates dreaming up lists of names for cocaine, or planning imaginary porn films using the actors from Friends. Then, years later, he writes a book and brings these fantasies into the story.

For some reason it is the piece of sweet corn which is staying with me. Dear oh dear. No spoilers of course. Mind you, you could attempt to describe everything that happens and not give anything away. I thought "Sap rising" was a bit near to the knuckle!

a most excellent read. I too groaned during the sweetcorn passage and I loved the section damning indie kids with half an eye on 'history'. Know the type. Hell...I used to be one! ( Until history passed me by!)
Reminded me of 'American Psycho' at times...but possibly without the 'literary' pretensions.

...well, until 1.45am anyway; I couldn't put it down. Highly enjoyable, deeply, deeply un-PC and definately owes a big debt to American Psycho.