The Fractured Life of Jimmy Dice
Author: Ronan Ryan
Desc: If you enjoy Paul Murray's SKIPPY DIES or THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP you will want to read THE FRACTURED LIFE OF JIMMY DICE by Ronan Ryan. Jimmy is born a twin and while he doesn't know it his nearest sibling has stayed with him forever overseeing the drama of his life played out and acting as a narrative voice. As a young boy aged seven Jimmy loses a lower limb to an attack dog - the first of many disasters that shape him for the future. Jimmy is a chancer who becomes a wilful man unafraid to stand up to a notorious Dublin gangster. He's also a young man with heart and belief: a loyal son a good friend a courageous brother and a sweet and passionate lover. Part love story part coming of age The Fractured Life of Jimmy Dice is also the story of a life in the changing streets of Ireland from the days of the Troubles to the boom and bust years and Dublin today.