Kill Your Friends | Paperback
Author: John J. Niven | Format: Paperback
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Meet Steven Stelfox. London 1997: New Labour is sweeping into power and Britpop is at its zenith. A&R man Stelfox is slashing and burning his way through the music industry, fuelled by greed and inhuman quantities of cocaine, searching for the next hit record amid a relentless orgy of self-gratification. But as the hits dry up and the industry begins to change, Stelfox must take the notion of cut throat business practices to murderous new levels in a desperate attempt to salvage his career.
| John J. Niven |
| Vintage (United Kingdom) |
| 2009 |
| 9780099516675 |
| Paperback - 336 Pages |
Average rating (9 reviews)
A really good read, a bit of a British American Psycho i thought. Really harsh in places but it will make you laugh and then feel guilty for about a minute
I think I read this book quicker than any other, and was utterly engrossed the whole way through.
Stelfox's character is warped yet wonderful, foul yet funny, and lives through months of sex, drugs, vile thoughts and outbursts, taking advantage of those around him, abusing anything and anyone possible, and generally forcing his way to the top of the Music Industry.
I defy anyone to read ths book and not be completely engaged and captivated by it. A wonderful read.
Kill Your Friends had been on my Birthday & Christmas lists for ages until a friend finally bought me it at Christmas - and damn was it worth the wait. John Niven has created a vile, disgusting, sick individual - but I loved him! Steven Stelfox was captivating, and was the sole reason to keep turning page after page. When you hear the phrase "sex, drugs and rock & roll", it's never been more apt than as a perfect description of what this book is about. Yes, there were some OTT parts, some that made me squirm, or even feel a bit sick. And although it felt a bit weird saying I liked it, I haven't stopped raving about it to people. John Niven is a fantastic author and with this book you can see why he left working in the music industry to do what he is clearly amazing at. If you can handle it, I'd highly recommend this book (and either of his others!)
For a start this is one of, if not the funniest book I have ever read. Amereican Physco contains little or NO humor and to compare the two is just totally incomprehensible. The only similarity is that there are muders in both books.
This is as much about the music industry as anything.
It's wonderfully harsh and sweary and will have you sympathising wth a totally unlikable lead character.
Two words - Awe Some!
The characters hillarious rants and cynical views on life are what makes this book. The fascinating journey you go on with the main character will invoke emotions of envy, fear, disgust and contentment. You will enjoy this book if you have an interest in the music industry / enjoy anecdotes of sinful behaviour / have a slightly warped sense of humour and view of the world; all of the above being true to me...I loved it.
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