Jeff Torrington

Swing Hammer Swing! (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781784870126
author:: Jeff Torrington
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 13 x 2.7 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:: New
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Swing Hammer Swing! by Jeff Torrington is set against the backdrop of Glasgow in late 1960s Scotland. As Christmas approaches, Thomas Clay's life is unraveling: his wife is in hospital, he's waiting for news about his housing situation, and he has no job to speak of. His novel remains unpublished, adding to his sense of frustration. As Thomas navigates the challenges of this pivotal week, he finds himself pursued by a range of people and forces - from petty gangsters to those with more sinister intentions. Time itself seems to be closing in on him, leaving him feeling increasingly desperate. This is a gripping and intense novel that explores the complexities of life in 1960s Glasgow. With its unique blend of gritty realism and psychological tension, Swing Hammer Swing! is a compelling read for fans of literary fiction and urban drama.

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