Utterly Monkey

A very funny, energetic, wonderfully engaging novel about where we’re from and where we’d like to get to…

Reviews

'”Utterly Monkey” is an extraordinarily accomplished novel, by a confident and eloquent voice, filled with humour and insights.' Sunday Times
'Fluently written, ebulliently implausible, Nick Laird's fiction debut is an entertaining mix of thriller and comedy of misfortunes.’ Independent on Sunday
'Funny, good-humoured and deftly written.' Daily Telegraph
'”Utterly Monkey” is the real thing; a novel rich in both achievement and promise, by a writer who can actually write.' The Times
'Exquisitely written and extremely entertaining.' Mail on Sunday
'A fine, amusing writer.' Daily Mail
'Laird has earned his place on the writers' catwalk. Expect to hear much more from this season's smash hit.' Belfast Telegraph
'Laird paces the story well, and shows his poetry roots with some arresting imagery.This is a debut with humour and a heart.' Marie Claire
'A sharp and funny debut.' Eve