Broken Biscuits, Adam Farrer
Broken Biscuits, Adam Farrer
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Broken Biscuits

Author: Adam Farrer

Narrator: Adam Farrer

Unabridged: 8 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperNorth

Published: 02/27/2025


Synopsis

Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris 'A lovely writer: supple, stylish and almost effortlessly witty.' 'Made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short… Broken Biscuits Holding up a mirror to Adam’s own body image, his relationship with his family, his sense of self-worth and the mortifying experience of arriving at a teenage party wearing strawberry-patterned short shorts, this book is about growing up and trying to define yourself as a man but somehow always missing the mark.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jules on March 07, 2025

Even though I'd already bought a hard copy of Broken Biscuits, I was always going to listen to it on audio because Adam has such a wonderfully calming voice and he tells his own stories brilliantly. Adam is a naturally funny and witty guy. Whilst Broken Biscuits is at times laugh out loud funny, it......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on March 23, 2025

Adam Farrar's *Broken Biscuits and Other Male Failures* is a magical mix of funny and touching essays/short stories about the ups and downs of being a man and figuring out your identity. The stories talk about things like body image, loving Prince, Butlins entertainment in the late 80s and society's......more

Goodreads review by Karen on February 12, 2025

I was a huge fan of Adam Farrer's debut, Cold Fish Soup, so very pleased to get my hands on this new offering. Broken Biscuits has the confidence that comes with a second book, Farrer in more discursive mode this time around, but with the same winning blend of self-deprecating wit, melancholy, and a......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on February 12, 2025

As expected, this was another brilliant read from Adam Farrer. He manages to explore some very serious topics and yet still have you laugh out loud every other page. This book is about being a man - but it’s relatable to anyone who has grown up experiencing first dates, first time let loose at a par......more

Goodreads review by Deb on March 23, 2025

Because Adam Farrer is going to come and talk to our bookclub I wanted to read it beforehand. I’d very much enjoyed both Cold Fish Soup and his previous visit to us (even though we made him cry!) As before, this deals with aspects of Adam’s life, sometimes himself and sometimes his family. I already......more


Quotes

'A splendid book, to be cherished by anyone with a funny bone. I loved it.' ‘I love everything about these essays, from Adam's willingness to be open about life, love, family and his nether regions, to his innate ability as a storyteller. made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ ‘Adam writes like he knows me, the tiniest things he recalls uncover huge truths that resonate even now. I loved it.’ 'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' ‘Writing with such intimacy and ease, Farrer has crafted a brilliant collection of essays, by turns tender, disarmingly honest and achingly funny.’ ‘It will make you cry with laughter.’ ‘Farrer's distinctive voice is once again on display in this entertaining collection of autobiographical essays.’ ‘Brilliant, funny, occasionally wince-inducing, and incredibly moving. I loved Adam’s honesty and generosity.’ ‘Adam’s eye for the absurd is a delight, his candour about his own struggles utterly endearing. Threaded with his customary blend of melancholy and self-deprecating humour, these essays are a deep and courageous dive into what it feels like to be a man.’ ‘Adam is a fantastic writer and you're going to want to get this book.’ ‘A touching, searching, and warm memoir … funny and generous.' 'A genuinely fabulous, funny and real account of Adam's life, and I highly recommend it.’ Praise for Adam Farrer's work… ‘A nuanced, well-structured and memorable memoir; it deservedly won the Northbound Book Award.’ ‘A truly wonderful and ingenious writer … funny, warm.’ ‘Witty and introspective … Echoing the canny writing of David Sedaris, Farrer has a knack for wringing hilarity from life’s grim moments.’