Teach Her
by Mark Kotting
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Pub Date 1 May 2014 | Archive Date 22 May 2014
Description
Teach Her is a fast moving, darkly humorous novel. A who did what to who and why.
A teacher is in for the chop. An ex pupil with psychotic tendencies wants answers. A one legged soldier home from war has revenge in his heart.
Tension is rising as a diverse set of people struggle to live side-by-side in a small town.
A sparky and quirky tale that will leave you questioning the influence of teachers and the value of a fake leg.
Advance Praise
'I really enjoyed this book, fast, funny and judgemental. A glimpse at lives we rarely get to read about.' Sean Lock, award-winning British comedian
'I really enjoyed this book, fast, funny and judgemental. A glimpse at lives we rarely get to read about.' Sean Lock, award-winning British comedian
Marketing Plan
Mark was born and bred in London, and moved to Sydney for a while to look at the surf. He has written TV and radio comedy including two plays for BBC Radio The Match and Gulf and work for Channel 4. Mark is the author of Nappy Rash and Babble and Squeak.
Mark is a London Cab Driver, who once played second division Rugby League and embarked on a 10,000 mile motorbike ride from London to Beijing.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781909878587 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
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Liz W, Reviewer
Publication Date: May 1st 2014
A who did what to who and why. A teacher is in for the chop. An ex pupil with psychotic tendencies wants answers. A one legged soldier home from war has revenge in his heart. Tension is rising as a diverse set of people struggle to live side-by-side in a small town. A sparky and quirky tale that will leave you questioning the influence of teachers and the value of a fake leg.
Well, what a brilliant little book! Why? No idea. I only really know that I could not stop reading it for the life of me. As far as addiction goes this one got me fair and square.
We meet an eclectic cast of characters – Jim who has recently split up from his wife at her instigation, his son, the ex-wife a local teacher, along with various people who are in and around their lives. It is basically a snapshot of what goes on, with the author using a multi -stranded viewpoint and the thoughts and feelings of his characters to weave a spiders web of a tale that moves inexorably towards an unseen conclusion.
It is kind of gentle. It is kind of dark. There is a definite wry eye towards the ironic here…and some imaginative prose that brings the characters to life before your eyes. Strange yet wonderful, there is absolutely nothing I can say that will describe this one perfectly. It just is.
I will look at those teaching my children in a different way now. I will wonder what lies below the surface of the girl cutting my hair. I will, I’m telling you now, always have a smile when I think about the value of a fake leg. And I will remember my utter delight at the concluding paragraphs of this story. Beautifully done.
I can’t say anymore. The value of this story is in the gentle unfolding of lives less than extraordinary which are more than they appear.
Definitely recommended if you like something a bit different but if you are asked WHY it is different you will be at a loss to say. But give it a go. I’m reasonably convinced you won’t be disappointed.
Happy Reading Folks!
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