Reviews

Amazingly stimulating book with great characters and intertwined storylines. This book makes you contemplate all the angles of a very controversial subject...and in many ways you couldn't imagine! All the while, the thought provoking subject is mixed with comedic tales with hilarious outcomes. The author has done a phenomenal job with this story and I can't wait to read it again. Hilariously amusing novel with a fast moving, twisting plot and thought-provoking themes. A brilliant debut from a talented author. Wonderfully funny, witty, original novel. It's a long time since I laughed out loud while reading a book but it's something i did very often as I worked my way through this superb novel. Funny is just one aspect of this novel though, it's clever insightful and thought provoking. An amazing mixture of all these aspects, and he balances them all perfectly so that you are entertained and stimulated mentally without it ever seeming contrived. It was recommended by a friend who reviewed it for our local radio station (Oban FM) and her praise of this book was fully deserved Even before I finished I was looking online for other books by Gerard Graham but there don't seem to be any? I'll just need to start at the beginning again. If this is his first novel then we have to hope that it's the first of many. Hilarious and a great twist at the end. He must be wildly read because I pick up traits/styles of storytelling similar to Salman Rushdie and John Irving, not to mention the brilliant Scandinavian author that wrote the Centenarian. I found this book an excellent read. The author presents both sides of the euthanasia debate by using humour to explore the issues and to challenge the assumptions and opinions of the man or woman on the street who may often be ill informed. It makes an important contribution in the search for answers to these questions and I would recommend it. This is a great read, a romp with twists and turns of adventure following the doings of some well drawn Glasgow characters and accompanying humour. However the underlying theme is the serious issue of euthanasia and it certainly makes you think of all the possible aspects without taking any sides. There is a bit of everything here, humour, sensitivity, love and poetry - really very good. What a fantastic read! I laughed out loud many times as I made my way through this book. Very funny but thought provoking too. The Glasgow banter was funny without being twee and I'm feeling that I need another Gerard Graham book to read as I'm now sad that I've finished it. Roll on the next one! What a really great read! I read it in one weekend as I just couldn't put it down. A very humorous look at a very serious topic while taking into consideration the different arguments for and against assisted dying. The variety of characters and their antics made me laugh out loud on various occasions. In general, a very well thought out plot, expertly put together and delivered in my opinion. Would make a great film! Good luck to the author with this project and hopefully more to come! Author Gerard Graham takes a controversial and serious topic and delights the reader with thought provoking scenarios surrounded by comical antidotes that keep you laughing and thinking. Each of his characters are well developed and extremely visual as you make your way through the journey of life at the Hotel Euthanasia. Hoping this new author is busy writing his next book!