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Pan Book (1978), Mass Market Paperback
Description
Lockheart Flawse exposes the suburban foibles of his tennants in Sandicott Close. Terrified out of their wits, one by one they beat a hasty retreat and Lockheart's dream of escaping hated East Pursley, and his 12 rent-controlled houses comes a step closer.
User reviews
LibraryThing member tzelman
Tory diatribe/English sex farce about a contested will. Nasty, punny, not as funny as BLOTT ON THE LANDSCAPE.
LibraryThing member name99
More funny funny Tom Sharpe. All the usual elements.
LibraryThing member marfita
I remember this being achingly funny when I read it in the early 80s. Not sure why it wasn't so funny this time.
LibraryThing member Tonestaple
One of the funniest books I've ever read. Contains a brilliant idea for dealing with the IRS, and you will never ever look at a cheese-grater the same way again.
LibraryThing member antao
Northumbrian Humour: "The Throwback" by Tom Sharpe Far, far away, in a distant magical land where only Sharpe’s books existed....
Manuel and Ana were entering the room.
"Hay Ana" said Manuel
Ana was looking unhappy though.
"Bad news Manuel. We are broke"
"Hu? But after our last adventure we were
"Yes, but after paying the taxes we are broke. In fact, we owe money now because taxes are high for rich people"
"Ow. Darn it. What will we do?" said Manuel to Ana.
"We need to make a lot of money to pay off the taxes; if we don't, our palace in which we live will be repossessed!"
Just then, the TV which was on all this time changed to a news announcement.
"And the world Killing People championship final starts tomorrow. Aside from the coveted trophy, the prize this year will include 2 million euros...In other news, a war is on..."
Ana shut the TV off.
If you're into reviews written as fiction, read on.
Manuel and Ana were entering the room.
"Hay Ana" said Manuel
Ana was looking unhappy though.
"Bad news Manuel. We are broke"
"Hu? But after our last adventure we were
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rich""Yes, but after paying the taxes we are broke. In fact, we owe money now because taxes are high for rich people"
"Ow. Darn it. What will we do?" said Manuel to Ana.
"We need to make a lot of money to pay off the taxes; if we don't, our palace in which we live will be repossessed!"
Just then, the TV which was on all this time changed to a news announcement.
"And the world Killing People championship final starts tomorrow. Aside from the coveted trophy, the prize this year will include 2 million euros...In other news, a war is on..."
Ana shut the TV off.
If you're into reviews written as fiction, read on.
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Original publication date
1978
Physical description
224 p.; 6.93 inches
ISBN
033026012X / 9780330260121