Lewis Davies's critically acclaimed and commercially successful first novel has become one of the most popular Welsh books of recent years. He ruthlessly dissects a passion on an absorbing four-day odyssey through the pubs, bedrooms and building sites of a smouldering town.

Now reprinted for a third time, this 'gruesomely funny, bitterly intelligent' book tackles the big issues of life in South Wales.

"Work, Sex and Rugby, what else is there?"

"fats' coaching qualifications were limited. In addition to a total lack of appreciation for the game he viewed most matches through an alcohol haze which was duly reflected in his team selections. But although Fats stuck to his title with a rare resolution, in reality he knew he was on his way out and this season's imminent relegation would seal it.... But he was no mirage. He was real and striding purposefully towards them, obviously intent on a last-ditch attempt to avert relegation and maintain his own personal source of international tickets."

"effective portrait of disturbing accuracy" Sullen Art

"well written" Western Mail

"bitterly intelligent... gruesomely funny" New Welsh Review

"very enjoyable" South Wales Evening Post

"Captures a landscape of kentucky fried chicken, piss-ups and stag nights in the valleys." Time Out

"Some of the action is a bit rough and that's only on the building sites - it gets much rougher later on" Meic Stephens

"Read it - it will keep you entertained" Wales on Sunday

"Disturbing portrait of wasted youth and of a real world that exists beyond the fragile confines of a university education" Gair Rhydd

"Pwy yw Lewis Davies?" Golwg