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A woman granted a superpower finds it more trouble than it’s worth. A children’s entertainer wrestles with problems that are nothing to joke about. And a harassed dad attempts to meet the challenge of the primary school cake competition. These modern tales offer a fresh look at daily struggles with life, death, love and the school run.
NB Though Sandstone Press has entered liquidation,
Hotel du Jack is still available to buy via Amazon, Bookshop.org, Waterstones and all the usual outlets.
An impressive debut - The Irish Times
Book of the Week - Press Association
A masterclass in short story writing - Christopher Fielden
Thoughtful and satirical, Alan Bennett meets David Sedaris meets Jasper Fforde - Press & Journal
'Hotel du Jack is an extraordinarily good collection of short stories by a new talent Dan Brotzel. Laugh out loud pokes of fun at middle class pretensions. If you haven't already bought a copy do so right now!
Paul Brandon, The Alteration
‘Alive with humour, wit and subtle observations.... and then, when we’re least expecting it, a darkness, a deeper reality,a shadow that creeps up behind and holds up a mirror.’
Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo
'Brotzel packs each mini escapade with surprise and wit, playing deftly with form and tone and probing what is absurd and poignant in everyday life. Each story can turn on a phrase, and there’s a powerful sensation that something sinister is inching towards you with every line.'
Prudence Wade, Press Association
