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Life of Pi, Dice Man.....similar books?

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Maninadirndl · 22/05/2009 21:34

Just read both of these books, I was led to Life of Pi by a blog somewhere which mentioned it whilst discussing Dice Man. I think Life of Pi is one of the most fascinating novels I have ever read (not that I've read a huge amount mind you)

I'm honoured to have received an email from the author of Dice Man.

Can anyone recommend owt similar?

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minesacheeseandpicklesandwich · 22/05/2009 22:13

Who wrote it? Is the style similar to Pi?

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Maninadirndl · 22/05/2009 22:02

Its a kind of surreal novel about a bored psychiatrist in New York who decides to liver entirely by the throw of the dice. Having had some "therapy" years back I found it part. funny. He decides to write down all his decisions as dice throws, e.g., two equals go downstairs and have affair with colleague's wife.

You have to read it it was a 70s classic.

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minesacheeseandpicklesandwich · 22/05/2009 21:53

Never heard of Dice Men, btw, What's it about and is it worth it?

minesacheeseandpicklesandwich · 22/05/2009 21:52

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time. And he did another, but I can't remember what it's called and all my books are in store in the garage at the mo whilst we're sorting out the 'nursery'...