Do I Love You?

by Paul McDonald

When Trebbo's dad Minty hears Frank Wilson's classic `Do I Love You?' on a fried chicken advert he can't help but burst into the `very athletic' style of Northern Ireland Soul dancing. One visit to the hospital later, he begins to reassemble his old soul friends for a big all-nighter at Fanny's. Meanwhile Hazel, struggles to keep the family together. Tired of mopping up after her husband's absurd mishaps, it's no wonder she seeks comfort in her own obsessions - and that there's a new man in her life. Do I Love You? is a heart-warming and hugely likeable novel - which combines a story of family life with a fast-paced comedy about the lure of music, dancing and drugs.

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Paul McDonald is a British academic, comic novelist, and poet. He teaches English and American Literature at the University of Wolverhampton, where he also runs the Creative and Professional Writing Programme.

Reviews

[Elania Hunt]

Funny and charming, this actually had me laughing audibly. If I could give it an extra half star i would.

[Richard Ewart]

Had me laughing out loud several times. The author's portrait of middle age is a bit harsh, but I guess it's meant to be exaggerated. Gets a bit implausible towards the end and the ending itself is a little tame. Loved the portraits of some the more unsavory West Midlands characters. As for the music...had me heading for YouTube!

[Alan]

A comic novel with a @northern Soul' background.