The Oh My God Delusion

Ross O'Carroll-Kelly #10

by Paul Howard, Ross O'Carroll-Kelly

The Oh My God Delusion is Ross O'Carrolly Kelly at his finest - and the publc agrees. It was voted Ireland's favourite book in Eason's 125th birthday poll and won the 2010 Irish Book Award for Popular Fiction.Ross thought the porty was going to last forever. He certainly didn't believe the current economic blahdy blah was going to affect people like him. But as he watched the shutters fall, one by one, on all his old haunts - Renards, Mint, Guess Meanswear - he was forced to question all the truths that he once held as sacred.Sorcha's boutique was bleeding him dry, the Deportment of Social Welfare had stuck two yahoos in the penthouse next door, while Oisinn - his business empire in ruins - hadn't been seen since he porked his cor at Dublin Airport and took off for who knows where.'Isn't it wonderful?' the old man went to Ross. 'Times like these, they bring out the best in people like us.'But just when he thought the recession couldn't get any worse, an unexpected twist in the tale threatened to take away the most precious thing in the world to him.'Ross at his razor sharp, magnificently plotted and an utter joy to read' Irish Mail on Sunday'Ross's misadventures and on-the-nose observations never fail to provoke a laugh-out-loud reaction ... bursting at the seams with spot-on parody' Irish Times'Will leave you with pains in your cheeks from laughing' RTÉ GuideThe Oh My God Delusion is the tenth novel in Paul Howard's 'Ross O'Carroll-Kelly' series. Ross books have sold half a million copies, are annually nominated for the Popular Fiction prize at the Irish Book Awards - where they have twice won the prize - and are also critically acclaimed as satirical masterpieces. Titles include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightdress, Should have Got off at Sydney Parade, This Champagne Mojito is the Last Thing I Own, Rhino What You Did Last Summer, NAMA Mia! and The Shelbourne Ultimatum.

Genres: Fiction, Irish Literature, Humor, Comedy

424 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Paul Howard is a journalist with The Irish Times on Saturday.
Howard is best known as the author of the paper's Ross O'Carroll-Kelly columns and has written a series of books based on the the character of Ross.

Howard is the former chief sportswriter for the Sunday Tribune, and a former Irish Sports Journalist of the Year. He has written several nonfiction books, including The Joy, an account of life in Mountjoy Prison, The Gaffers: Mick McCarthy, Roy Keane and the Team they Built, an account of the McCarthy–Keane clash during the run-up to the 2002 World Cup. He also co-authored Steve Collins' "autobiography", Celtic Warrior.

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Caffring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I have to admit I'm prejudiced, I've read all the other books and loved them so I started reading with great expectations. And I wasn't disappointed! The humor is as sharp, and as relevant as ever. My personal favourite parts included Ross's mum, who I'd actually not been that taken with before. But seriously, if we'd programs like her's on RTE then I think I'd put the TV on far more often! A definite must-read, especially if you want a humorous take on the rescission!

[Mary D · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first Ross O'Carroll-Kelly book and it was just what the doctor ordered. It was irreverent, politically incorrect and even vulgar at times but laugh out loud funny.

Clearly this is written for an Irish audience and I'm sure this would be even more hilarious if I got some of the slang and the local jokes but even so it was still a fun read. I see now that this is one in a long series of books dating back to 2000 with the madcap adventures of this main character Ross. He is a misogynistic jerk but at least in this book all the women are smarter than he is. He screws up all the time even when he means well but is still somehow a likeable character. This particular book covers the time after the 2008 economic collapse and Ireland is suffering a recession.

I think it would be a good idea to go back and read some of the earlier books to get a better understanding of his family and friends. I also see there is a new book by this author "Operation Trumpsformation" where Ross' father emulates Trump. This is one I must get!

[Kieran McAndrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Celtic Tiger has turned up its toes. Sorcha is so far in debt she's had to take Honor out of the Montessori nursery and no-one is buying the latest fashions from her boutique and all the while, Ross is worried that the Leinster Board are using his confession of taking methamphetamine in his memoir 'We Need to Talk About Ross' to strip him of his Leinster Schools Senior Cups Medal.

Paul Howard has struck gold with his loathsomely self centred protagonist and some of this book is genuinely laugh out loud.

[Matthew Harwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique book series with hilarious characters and stories. There were several instances I found myself laughing out loud while reading this book.

[Mairead · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, out and out hilarious.
Some great one liners, some scenes where you actually want to choke Ross for his stupidity, and hug him and laugh simultaneously.
So much fun, although *spoiler-ish* the epilogue and closing line brought a tear to my eye....

Another brilliant rendition from the King of Irish Dick-Lit.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book,not as much as some of the earlier ones howard wrote, because i do feel that ross needs to develop as a character a bit more and stop being quite such a gobshite,but i always have a great laugh at these books,cant wait for more!

[Tara Finnegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it but found it at times irritating, can't imagine it would have much international appeal as the dialogue is very colloquial as are the stereotypes, however its humorous and very tongue in cheek

[Grania · Rating 3 out of 5]

This horse has been flogged too far. But I will keep reading them as long as Paul Williams keeps churning them out.

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

exceeded my (low) expectations.
Some genuine laugh out loud moments - great turn of phrase at times
easier to take in small doses in the weekly column - can get irritating after a few pages

[Eoin · Rating 3 out of 5]

very funny

[Aisling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Up to Howard's usual standard. Very, very funny and (pop) culturally aware. Always surprised at the genuine emotion this series can evoke. Lovely!

[Bryan Cavanagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best of the Ross books, which is some achievement after this many. Excellent.

[Celia Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant as usual. Completely over the top but ya got to love him!

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

A serious return to form for Paul Howard after a lackluster duo prior to this book.

[Michael Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still very funny. Must be too used to Ross at this stage.

[Nadisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again 'focking' entertaining but at the same time captures the downward phase of 'Celtic Tiger' very well. Fun weekend read!

[Ciaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ross always delivers some great laughs!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

some stupendously good foot work in the gag dept. very enjoyable