It's What He Would've Wanted

By Sean Hughes

Book Overview

Best known as a stand-up comedian and television star, Sean Hughes has won acclaim with his trademark black comedy. In It's What He Would've Wanted, Hughes combines edgy humor with considerable... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743201590
• ISBN13: 9780743201599
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Not so bad!

I liked it. Yes, this is a very depressing book, but it's also hopeful. There were humorous moments and touching moments. Above all, this was one of the most honest books I've read. It's lesson is that reality can be harsh and you have to cherish the good times, and it's a novel worth reading.

One For Hughes Fans and Like Minds

People familiar with Sean Hughes' comedy and previous writings will find common themes in this novel - loneliness, hopelessness and generally 'what its all about'. I found this a more satisfying read than 'The Detainees' as, although the bulk of this book was quite gloomy, its ending is uplifting. In any case, I generally find Hughes' work more 'realistic' than 'depressing'. And, as always, Hughes delivers with insightful comment on everyday life and the best one-liners around. If you have found yourself to be 'on his wavelength' before, then I thoroughly recommend 'Its What He Would've Wanted'.