What do you think?
Rate this book
Spincycle
Breaking up is easy. Anyone can do it. It’s what happens next that’s hard, as thirtysomething slacker, Bill Mason, finds out after he quits both his job and his girlfriend, Gillian, in one impulsive afternoon. As the consequences of his actions catch up with him Bill finds himself caught between manhood and mousedom.
Can he answer the big questions? Does he have what it takes to change, to find new love with Amberley, or will he continue to view his life through pizza-tinted glasses? Should he buy a new washing machine, or 500 pairs of cheap underpants? Is it ever OK to use a friend’s toothbrush to clean dog shit off your shoe?
This brilliant debut is the darkly humorous tale of one’s battle to be just a man.
‘This is an emotionally sensitive work of bloke-lit at times reminiscent of a Nick Hornby novel, albeit a very Australian one.’
— David Sornig author of Spiel
‘Weldon is a natural storyteller, the kind of guy that you would enjoy listening to at the pub.’
— author of the Most Famous Man in London
Can he answer the big questions? Does he have what it takes to change, to find new love with Amberley, or will he continue to view his life through pizza-tinted glasses? Should he buy a new washing machine, or 500 pairs of cheap underpants? Is it ever OK to use a friend’s toothbrush to clean dog shit off your shoe?
This brilliant debut is the darkly humorous tale of one’s battle to be just a man.
‘This is an emotionally sensitive work of bloke-lit at times reminiscent of a Nick Hornby novel, albeit a very Australian one.’
— David Sornig author of Spiel
‘Weldon is a natural storyteller, the kind of guy that you would enjoy listening to at the pub.’
— author of the Most Famous Man in London
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2019
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
September 8, 2024
Despite the (Kindle Edition) tag on this, I actually read it as a paperback.
I really enjoyed it. It had a nice Nick Hornby/Nick Earls feel about it that was familiar, like wearing an old pair of shoes. But in a good way.
My only regret is that John hasn't written more.
I really enjoyed it. It had a nice Nick Hornby/Nick Earls feel about it that was familiar, like wearing an old pair of shoes. But in a good way.
My only regret is that John hasn't written more.
Displaying 1 of 1 review