Book Text Examples

Publication:
Shutdown Fortnight
Author:
John Harrison
Sample Text:
John from Work


I happen to be in the neighbourhood,
parked in front of your flat at four in the morning
though you obviously don’t want to see me often –
see me full stop. I know where you live.

This car of mine needs two new tyres.
You’ve never even kissed me.
I’ve smoked a lot of cigarettes.
You’ve got problems too.

Some eejit wants to read you a poem
and talk about his stupid life
and Amber Street, a Saltburn full of predatory people.

Cripes, it’s not as bad as all that.
Sometimes we act nice to fool you.
Heart of darkness?
        

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