Good Luck Here and Now
Quik offers us yet another unusual gem, full of eccentric, lively, intensely human characters… Humour, passion and unpredictable twists define their odyssey and remind us that the journey is more important than the destination.
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For thirty-nine years, Bartholomew Neill has lived under his mother’s protection. When she dies, Bartholomew is called upon to take his life into his own hands. But how can a man whose entire path has been determined by his mother, the Church and his visits to the library possibly stand on his own two feet?
In an attempt to find courage and self-esteem, Bartholomew begins playing a game with himself, pretending to be Richard Gere, the star his mother adored, and to share this experience with the actor through a one-sided correspondence with him, his letters evolving into a diary revealing a man’s moving struggle to fit into society.
A disgraced alcoholic priest, a young librarian and her outspoken brother form an unlikely trio who help Bartholomew on his journey to true adulthood.
A tender story that manages to be both light-hearted and philosophical.
Financial Times
Quik offers us yet another unusual gem, full of eccentric, vivid, intensely human characters... Humour, passion and unpredictable twists define their odyssey and remind us that the journey is more important than the destination.
Booklist
It is impossible not to love every one of Quirk’s flawed characters... Funny and touching, his latest book is in the same vein as The Optimism Guide.
USA Today
- Pages: 312
- ISBN: 978-960-572-078-0
- Publication: 2016
- Dimensions: 13,3 x 20,5 εκ.
- Categories: Literature, Books, Foreign Literature
A novel that is both mature and light-hearted, with abundant references to the teachings of the Dalai Lama, something like a self-help manual with a plot and characters which, strange as it may sound, consists of a series of letters to Richard Gere.
– Stavroula Papaspyrou, lifo.gr"...Human, tender, and true to the emotions it describes, Quick’s latest novel is the unique coming-of-age story of a grown man, his journey through life accompanied by equally unique yet genuine people..."
– Aphrodite Dimopoulou, Diavasame.gr"...An exceptional book, a dive into our turbulent present, which can nevertheless help both ourselves and others!"
– Giorgos N. Perantonakis, The Editors’ Newspaper"...An 'emotionally disturbed' young man sees in Richard Gere the voice of conscience that prompts him to take the initiative and act in search of his personal identity. Humour and seriousness in a little gem..."
– George N. Perantonakis, Bookpress.gr"...The reader rejoices in the hero’s progress, ultimately congratulating him, whilst at the same time engaging in a process of reflection and learning important life lessons themselves. The sort of lessons most of us overlook, as we take them for granted..."
– Eleni Kitsou, Klepsydra Magazine
"...a funny, entertaining and clever novel. Just what you need to get through a difficult day."
– Manolis Andriotakis, Andriotakis.com"...This unique coming-of-age story of a... grown man, told through the epistolary form so rarely seen in novels, captures with humour and tenderness the essence of family, friendship, companionship and emotions. It is a publication of outstanding quality, with an excellent translation and an exceptionally attractive cover..."
– Depy Dimitriou, Savoir Ville"...Characteristic is the subtle humour that alternates with tragedy. The self-deprecation of the tiny, angry man hidden deep within. The insight of an author who appears to have an excellent knowledge of psychology..."
– Maria Diakantoni, Mommy Jammi"...At the outset, the feeling it evokes in the reader is perhaps more bitter than sweet, but it is so interesting to read a story that, at the end of the day, can really affect you..."
– Vasilis Gretistas, Dreamers & Co.Matthew Quick
Matthew Quick is the author of several novels, including The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which was successfully adapted for the cinema, winning an Oscar. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and he has received an Honourable Mention for the PEN/Hemingway Award. He lives in North Carolina, USA, with his wife, Alicia Bessett.
