Rotten Times

by Paul Micou

By the author of "The Death of David Debrizzi". When Lloyd James, purveyor of aphrodisiacs, has an accident with his electric razor, his memory is heightened to a supernatural degree. At first he uses this to his advantage, but soon, in his memory-addled state, he begins to see enemies everywhere.

Genres: Fiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1993

About the author

Paul Micou (born 1959) is an American novelist. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in Turkey, Iran, Washington D.C. and Connecticut. After graduating from Harvard in 1981 he moved to Paris, then London. He now lives in France with his wife and two sons.

Reviews

[A J HOOPER · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun book that takes Mickey out of people having a lovely time. Lloyd is in love with Nina but doesn't dare declare himself until the end of the tale. Not as funny or as clever as previous vols

[ErnstG · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nicely flowing, mindless, great to make time pass in a waiting room.

[Elizabeth]

Julia Louis-Dreyfus recommended this author.

[Debbie Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written story about love, compulsion, jealousy, etc etc. Hilarious in places, especially the accounts about 'Chad'. We would all like a photographic memory.........but would we really?

[Rosslyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was billed as funny all the way but it didn't even raise one smile from me. Truly aweful!