The 25th Hour by David Benioff Paperback Book

Description: The 25th Hour by David Benioff Monty Brogan starts a seven-year prison sentence for dealing drugs tomorrow. Tonight is his last night of freedom. His father wants him to run. His drug-lord boss, Uncle Blue, wants to know if he squealed. His girlfriend isnt sure what she wants, and his two best friends know one thing for sure; after he goes in, he will never be the same. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Monty Brogan starts a seven-year prison sentence for dealing drugs tomorrow. Tonight is his last night of freedom. His father wants him to run. His drug-lord boss, Uncle Blue, wants to know if he squealed. His girlfriend isnt sure what she wants, and his two best friends know one thing for sure; after he goes in, he will never be the same. Notes A character-driven crime novel portraying the experiences of three buddies as they confront the consequences of their carefree youth on the streets of New York. Film rights have been sold. "A pungent, funny urban tableau full of shrewd operators and unfulfilled desires" New York Times. Author Biography David Benioff was born and raised in New York City. An author and screenwriter, he adapted his first novel, The 25th Hour, into the screenplay for Spike Lees popular feature film of the same name.His historical fiction novel City of Thieves and short story collection When the Nines Rolled Over received critical acclaim. Stories from the collection have appeared in Best New American Voices and The Best Nonrequired American Reading.He is the author of the screenplays for the films Troy, Stay, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Kite Runner as well as the creator of the HBO TV series Game of Thrones, based on the books from George R.R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire series.David Benioff lives in Los Angeles and New York City. Review Acerbically captivating first novel...Benioff creates a pungent, funny urban tableau full of shrewd operators and unfulfilled desires. He gives this slim, engaging book a colorful range...Benioff delivers as full a surprise as the situation demands. But what makes his book enjoyable beyond his mere mechanics is the character study that develops as old friends get together and begin provoking one another - NEW YORK TIMESAcerbically captivating first novel . . . Benioff creates a pungent, funny urban tableau full of shrewd operators and unfulfilled desires - The New York TimesAs unusual as it is well wrought: it resonates with a Whitmanesque sense of the citys possibilities and unsatisfied longings - The New YorkerPart thriller, part hip New York novella . . . first class debut - GQ - GQA stylish, beautifully written novel with a sharply drawn backdrop of New York . . . The book is filled with marvellous vignettes. The mixture of tenderness and jealousy among the friends, their fear and resentment remain in the memory - Susanna Yager, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH - Susanna Yager, Sunday TelegraphDavid Benioffs headlong suspense novel is a deceptively simple chronicle of [Montys] final day of freedom . . . Working in a novelistic form of "real time", Benioff shows a knack for critiquing his genre while revitalising its cliches . . . Instead of yielding mere irony, the author, in his first novel, achieves both pathos and excitement - Entertainment WeeklyBrilliantly conceived, this gripping crime drama boasts dead-on dialogue, chiaroscuro portraits of New Yorks social strata and an inescapable crescendo of tension. Montys solution to his agonising dilemmas will shock even hardened suspense lovers - Publishers Weeklyoriginal and tightly written - Liverpool Echo - Liverpool Echo Promotional David Benioffs character-driven debut novel; a spellbinding portrait of three buddies confronting the consequences of their carefree youth on the streets of New York. Kirkus UK Review In this acclaimed first novel by David Benioff, Monty Brogan is confronting a lengthy term in prison. The night before his sentence begins, he and his two closest friends go out on the town and recall their exploits on the toughest streets of New York. The result is a lengthy exploration of complex psyches. In places the story is comical, in others it is breathlessly brash. Benioff has created a detailed and probing study of the New York lowlife, with dialogue as sharp as the razor in any Bronx barbers shop. Monty is a likeable protagonist. We feel for him from the outset when he is seen - symoblically - befriending a badly-mangled pitbull terrier, and Benioff manages to retain our sympathy for him even as we discover his murky past. Driven by character rather than plot, the story nevertheless takes off in its final section, as Monty reveals that he has one last plan - and its a shocker. Benioff has a flawless ear for dialogue and a wide insight into the psychology of everyone he turns his gaze on. Moving and absorbing, this is an unforgettable portrait of a cosmopolitan city on the edge of vacuum. (Kirkus UK) Prizes Short-listed for CWA John Creasey Memorial Award 2002 Long Description Monty Brogan starts a seven-year prison sentence for dealing drugs tomorrow. Tonight is his last night of freedom. His father wants him to run. His drug-lord boss, Uncle Blue, wants to know if he squealed. His girlfriend isnt sure what she wants, and his two best friends know one thing for sure; after he goes in, he will never be the same. Review Quote The most impressive novel since Donna Tarts THE SECRET HISTORY . . . a masterly crafted variation on the conventional crime and punishment novel CITY LIFE Promotional "Headline" From the co-creator of the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Sunday Times bestselling author of CITY OF THIEVES, this character-driven crime novel is a spellbinding portrait of three friends confronting the consequences of their carefree youth on the streets of New York. Description for Sales People Will also appeal to readers who dont traditionally like crime - since this is not a traditional crime novel Details ISBN0340822295 Author David Benioff Pages 288 Year 2002 ISBN-10 0340822295 ISBN-13 9780340822296 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Media Book Imprint Hodder Paperback Edition Film tie-in edition Illustrations n/a Short Title 25TH HOUR Residence CA, US Publication Date 2002-05-16 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton UK Release Date 2002-05-16 Audience General NZ Release Date 2002-06-12 AU Release Date 2002-06-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:944128;

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