You Have to be Careful in the Land of the Free by James Kelman

You Have to be Careful in the Land of the Free

James Kelman

James Kelman does not believe in taking hostages. This is a book that hits you straight between the eyes, and demands that you pay proper attention. A worthwhile, wonderful read, but take your time or you will lose the plot.

Extract
Then it was a case of whereabouts unknown. He had nay recollection of leaving whatever pub he had last visited in whatever part of downtown LA he had been, maybe roundabout the auld bus station. In which case he might even have purchased said records from a pawnshop. So it wasnay him that brought the records from Skallin in the first place!
Parallels
  • The Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger
  • Ulysses by James Joyce