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Are all aspiring stand-up comics as tragic as Baby Reindeer? If William is anything to go by, the answer is possibly yes. Nostalgic, razor-sharp and deliciously peculiar, this is a weird but wonderful comedy of manners by the award-winning author of The Tap Dancer.

William is a lonely young man on the loose in the late 1960s. A disastrous appearance as a stand-up comic in a pub called The Man In the Moon is only the start of his adventures, in which he consorts with theatrical types, frenzied advertising men and accident-prone lodgers.

Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

Andrew Barrows second and so far last novel, first published in 1996, is a hilariously bittersweet comedy that follows in the footsteps of last years sensational reissue of The Tap Dancer, which drew praise from Alan Bennett (my favourite novel), Craig Brown (sublime comedy) and India Knight (hilariously funny).

In this classic, humorous narrative, Williams coming of age journey is a top pick for those seeking a literary fiction that is both unique and engaging. His life, filled with theatrical types and frenzied advertising men, is a testament to the unpredictable nature of growing up.

For fans of Alan Bennett (The Laying On Of Hands), Anne Tyler (Redhead by the Side of the Road), David Foenkinos (The Mystery of Henri Pick), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), and Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

For fans of Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), India Knight (Darling), Alice Walker (The Color Purple), and Zadie Smith (Swing Time).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

For fans of Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), India Knight (Darling), Alice Walker (The Color Purple), and Zadie Smith (Swing Time).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

For fans of Alan Bennett (The Laying On Of Hands), Anne Tyler (If Morning Ever Comes), Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), and India Knight (Darling).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

For fans of Alan Bennett (The Laying On Of Hands), Anne Tyler (Vinegar Girl), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), and India Knight (Darling).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

For fans of Alan Bennett (The Laying On Of Hands), Anne Tyler (Vinegar Girl), Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), and India Knight (Darling).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

In this latest work by Andrew Barrow, The Man in the Moon is a humorous coming of age story that explores the complexities of family life. This literary classic is filled with stories that are both hilarious and bittersweet, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction.

For fans of William Boyd (The Blue Afternoon), Alan Bennett (The Laying On Of Hands), Anne Tyler (If Morning Ever Comes), Nina Stibbe (One Day I Shall Astonish the World), and Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever).

HarperCollins 2024

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Williams exploits lead him eventually to the consulting rooms of a Harley Street psychiatrist, where his delusions that he is a comic genius can finally be laid bare.

Andrew Barrows The Man in the Moon is a humorous and heartwarming coming of age story that explores the intricacies of life and family. This literary classic is a testament to Barrows storytelling prowess, making it a timeless piece of fiction.

HarperCollins 2024

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