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Sharp, funny, romantic tale of love and gambling in slacker-generation New York.Tom Reasons is a young man who takes his pay cheque every week and bets it all on a Friday night ball game. Then it’s either champagne or pot-noodles for a week. He’s lost his girl because he couldn’t commit to her and now he regrets it. He hangs out at an Irish bar and plays on the darts team with his pals. One drunken night, he challenges the captain of the meanest, dirtiest team in the league to a money-match. And then doubles the bet. Now the race is on for Tom to come up with the $40,000 stake and get his team to win without telling them how much pressure they are really under! Great suspense, lots of laughs, true romance.
Tom Reasons' life teeters on the edge of ruin as a reckless bet forces him to confront his gambling addiction and the consequences of his past mistakes. A young man in New York, Tom habitually bets his entire weekly paycheck, leading to a cycle of feast or famine and the loss of a relationship he now regrets. His life revolves around an Irish bar and darts with friends, but a drunken challenge escalates into a high-stakes match with a formidable opponent. Now, Tom must secure $40,000 and lead his team to victory, all while concealing the immense pressure he is under, in a narrative framework that blends humor, suspense, and a search for genuine connection.
The premise suggests a narrative that balances the thrill of high-stakes gambling with the emotional fallout of personal choices. The inclusion of romance and humor indicates a story aiming for broad appeal, likely focusing on character development and relatable struggles within a contemporary urban setting. The suspense element, particularly around the darts match and the financial pressure, points to a potentially fast-paced plot. This combination suggests a work that explores themes of redemption, second chances, and the complexities of love and addiction.
Page Count:
205
Publication Date:
2016-05-26
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0008191476
ISBN-13:
9780008191474
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