Journal Entry 1 by safrolistics from Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland United Kingdom on Sunday, September 14, 2008

William has a lot on his mind. Firstly there's The Alaska Factory, the band he plays in. They're no good and they make his songs sound about as groovy as an unpressed record. In fact they're so bad he's seriously thinking of leaving to join a group called The Unfortunates.

Secondly, there's Madeline, his high-maintenance girlfriend whose idea of a night of passion is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical followed by a doorstep peck on the cheek. Maybe they're not soulmates after all?

Lastly, there's the bizarre murder he's just witnessed. The guiding force behind The Unfortunates lies bludgeoned to death at his feet and, unfortunately for William, there aren't too many other suspects standing nearby.... 

Journal Entry 2 by safrolistics from Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland United Kingdom on Sunday, September 14, 2008

I really enjoyed this book, some nice plot twists....but the ending? 

Journal Entry 3 by safrolistics at Bookmooch.com, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (9/30/2008 UTC) at Bookmooch.com, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom

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This book has been mooched.... 

Journal Entry 4 by AnonymousFinder at South Norwood, Greater London United Kingdom on Saturday, October 02, 2010

Really funny book, stylishly written with a compelling plot, and one I probably would never have read had it not been 'travelling', so thanks for that. Agree about the ending though...
Got it from a friend who found it on a Jubilee Line tube train, now sending it off to mate in Bristol because, like William, it could probably do with getting out of south-east London! 

Journal Entry 5 by AnonymousFinder at on Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Dwarves of Death is a very readable novel with an unpredictable ending. The only problem reading books about nerdy, sensitive blokes who are obsessive about their hobbies (such as Dave Eggers or Nick Hornby) is that it can sometimes feel like you're sat in a pub listening to a boring stranger rant on about themselves. This is especially as I'm a nerdy bloke and I sometimes bore myself, so I don't want someone else doing it.
Having said that the chapter about waiting for a bus is worthy of a stand up comedy set - it's so good I read it to someone. I did a 'rol' a 'read out loud'.
The book is now on it's way to Yorkshire, to man who is also maticulous about his music. I feel William would approve.