"The Losers' Club" by Richard Perez

[nervas]

I'm sure this has been discussed before? But can't find a thread. Did anyone read this book? The author is a huge Bukowski fan and dedicated the book to Bukowski. Throughout the book he speaks to Buk's ghost, kind of like a mentor. I actually enjoyed the book and found myself laughing out loud quite a bit. Just was curious to see what others thought of the book? Or hoping someone will post on here the existing thread if there is one...

 

[hank solo]

A couple of members have mentioned it, but it hasn't been discussed in any detail. Yet.

 

[nervas]

I actually enjoyed it so much I'm thinking it may be my next read. I just finished "Dharma Bums" by Kerouac and need something MUCH less zenish. So I think the Losers Club will do fine.

 

[Ambreen]

That seems interesting, I'll add it on my list, thanks !

 

[slimedog]

Richard Perez, along with Eric Nersesian, are my favorite writers who aren't dead. He has a myspace and excerpts from a second novel on it. He's a big Buk fan but not a copycat at all.

These guys are both New York writers & I guess I relate being a (former) Boston boy.

Highly recomend them both.

 

[rjwink666]

I only looked Perez up again a couple of weeks ago, to check how his next novel is coming along after my memory of him was jogged by locating a copy of The Losers Club whilst tidying my shelves. I might be reading between the lines a little here but it looked as though he was having trouble trying to sort out a publishing deal for his 2nd novel, which to me seeming quite staggering.

Here is the link to the excerpts slimedog mentioned
http://permanentobscurity.com

 

[slimedog]

Yeah, it's amazing-in music anyone with a "hit" is automatically given another go but I guess in publishing it's on a continous evaluation. His second, I think, is even commercial with it's sex and violence but even that is not enough, sounds like it'd be better than his first.

 

[nervas]

I have no idea if it's publishing delays or what, but it's frustrating, since his new book has been done for like nearly two years?
He said that a while ago on his blog, that the book was completed, and i'm almost certain that was back in like 2007.

 

[HenryChinaski]

I'd like to read it too. Never heard of the author though.

some from the book: http://www.ludlowpress.com/stmarks.htm

 

[bospress.net]

I just received my copy and am reading it now.

Bill

 

[nervas]

Bill do you mean "the losers club" or "permanent obscurity?"

 

[bospress.net]

The Loser's Club.

Bill

 

[HenryChinaski]

make sure you let us know how it is. if it's good, i'll try to get my hands on a copy.

 

[bospress.net]

so far it is very good. At $3 or $4 used, you can't go wrong....

Bill

 

[nervas]

Bill, I'm glad you're enjoying it so far. I can't wait to hear what you thought once it's finished. This talk about it has made me remember how much I actually enjoyed it, now I think I'll have to re-read soon.

 

[bospress.net]

It is perfect toilet reading. Nice short chapters and all....

Bill

 

[Bruno Dante]

I've just started reading this and I'm really enjoying it. It has elements of 'Bright Lights, Big City' although the era is obviously different.

 

[Bruno Dante]

Finished it and loved it. It's a bit corny at times but there's a lot of heart and turth in it and I commend him for that.