Niall Griffiths Knihy

Ráno vyjíždějí z Liverpoolu dva tvrdí chlapi, mají za úkol najít jednorukého feťáka a potrestat ho za starý podraz. Jsou to ostří hoši jako vystřižení z filmů Guye Ritchieho, a podle toho jejich cesta do Walesu taky vypadá. Sto mil jižně zatím hrdina příběhu prochází každodenními strastmi obyčejného života vyléčeného alkoholika a narkomana: připraví si snídani, nakrmí králíka Karlíka, navštíví přítele, pracovní úřad a lékaře, nakoupí v supermarketu, projde se po mořském břehu, zaskočí do kavárny a se soumrakem se vrací domů. Vše musí dělat jednou rukou a nemůže nevzpomínat, jak se žije s oběma, a pochopitelně nemůže zapomenout, jak o ruku přišel. A kapitolu po kapitole přijíždějí ti dva drsní bouchači blíž a blíž. Vše se odehraje během jednoho jarního dne, a jako každý dobrý příběh i tenhle končí smrtí.

A quirky and frank depiction of Liverpool, in which the author considers its maritime and merchant histories, class divisions, sectarian divides, Celtic influences, and the siege mentality underpinning the celebrated Scouse humour. Written with a strong autobiographical element, the author tells his own story and interviews many people connected to the city.

Človek môže byť zaistený akurát tak v base. Tri metre štvorcové a žiadny nájom, komunálne poplatky, daň z príjmu, žiadne platenie alimentov. Nemusíte platiť za poznávaciu značku.Nedostávate pokuty za parkovanie ani za šoférovanie pod vplyvom alkoholu. Žiadne prehry na dostihoch. Bezplatná zdravotná starostlivosť. Spoznáte ľudí s podobnými záujmami.Kostol. Vychádzky. Pohreb zadarmo.Po skoro dvanástich rokoch sme z tej pôvodnej skupiny sto či dvesto ľudí zostali asi dvaja. Nie každý dokáže jazdiť taxíkom, robiť pasáka alebo predávať drogy, a rovnako tak nie každý chlap – alebo ženská – dokáže pracovať ako poštový úradník. Nemám im to za zlé. Za tie roky som nespočetne veľakrát videl, ako k nám napochodovalo komando stopäťdesiatich nováčikov a ako z každej skupiny zostali nakoniec len dvaja alebo traja – presne na to, aby nahradili tých, čo odišli do dôchodku.

Aberystwyth is a vibrant Welsh town characterized by its bilingual community, rich history, and diverse population, including students and long-term residents. The guidebook explores its evolution from medieval origins to Victorian prominence, highlighting notable landmarks like the National Library of Wales and its unique cultural blend. The author intertwines personal experiences with historical insights, creating a captivating narrative that balances the ordinary with the extraordinary, making it an engaging read for both locals and visitors alike.

Sixteen-year-old Grace has dreams, and she knows how to make them come true: a little silicone and surgery here and there -nose, breasts, lips, hair, teeth, nails. When he sees how utterly Grace has changed, he realises how far the world has fallen since those days.

In the late 1990s, a group of young drifters find themselves together on the coast of Wales. They explore and attempt to overcome the yearnings and addictions that brought them this place, promiscuity, drugs, petty crime, the intense and angry search for the meaning which they feel life is lacking at the end of this momentous century. schovat popis

On leaving school a sixteen-year-old boy goes to live with his uncle on a remote Welsh hill-farm. The boy is a spiritual savant: an unwitting repository of folk memory from the margins, barely educated but possessed of extraordinary insights;

In 1976, Niall's family emigrated to Australia, as part of the GBP10 Pom scheme. He lived there for 3 years, moving from Brisbane to Perth in a souped- up station wagon. 30 years later, he returned to retrace his steps. This is his memoir.

Exploring the complex dynamics of sadomasochism, this novel delves into the psychological depths of its characters, revealing their desires and struggles. The narrative promises to challenge readers with its provocative themes and unsettling scenarios, showcasing the author's signature style that blends gritty realism with emotional intensity. Acclaimed for previous works, the author invites readers on a harrowing journey that confronts the darker aspects of human relationships.

Robbed of his ancestral home - a near-derelict hovel in the mountains of west Wales - Ianto pledges revenge not only on the English yuppies who have turned his grandmother's cottage into a weekenders' barbecue party but on all those who have violated him and the land that is his. číst celé