{"product_id":"9781846977602","title":"Gentlemen of the West - Dani Garavelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentlemen of the West,�Agnes Owens' debut novel, was first published in 1984 to wide critical acclaim. The novel follows the humorous exploits of Mac, a young bricklayer, who, along with a colourful cast of characters, seeks solace and escape in the convivial atmosphere of the Paxton Arms and the levelling influence of alcohol. Each chapter feels like a self-contained episode, but this engaging novel is a cleverly constructed, coherent narrative that is a darkly humorous portrayal of working-class life.�With sharp and inventive language, the novel skilfully balances drama and comedy, making you root for the underdog.�'A moving picture of a hard, surprising world which is forcing a young man to understand it and himself' - Alasdair Gray'Accomplished and resonant and . . . always informed with a comic astringency' - The Scotsman'Simultaneously funny and unflinching . . . an economy of language worthy of Ernest Hemingway or Muriel Spark' - Dani GaravelliPublished to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dani Garavelli","offers":[{"title":"160 pages \/ 07\/05\/2026 \/ Sagas","offer_id":57110739288439,"sku":"9781846977602","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/9454\/1624\/files\/9781846977602.jpg?v=1779386588","url":"https:\/\/gulpfictionbooks.com\/products\/9781846977602","provider":"Gulp Fiction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}