This book presents a unique structure that blurs the lines between a collection of short stories and a singular, cohesive narrative. Each tale weaves together themes and characters, creating an interconnected tapestry that invites readers to explore the nuances of human experience. The storytelling style is engaging and thought-provoking, offering insights into various aspects of life while maintaining a sense of continuity throughout the work.
The year 2036; in a broken, post-Federal America, ex-Marine Frank Dubois journeys from LA to Detroit to find redemption. In present day Hollywood, a British film director hustles to get his movie made in a sycophantic business. Part screenplay, part novel, Bindlestiff is a broiling, comic commentary on the USA, Britain and the heart human conflict.
Paul, ex-tube driver and drinking partner of legendary Union leader Bob Crowe turns up at Essex University in the early 1980s haunted by the death of his colleague on the tracks. What follows is a riotous attempt to put the 20th Century to bed, as seen through the eyes of the foot soldiers of British history.