A Robert Rankin book, made into an audio play with David Warner, Andy Serkis and Jason Isaacs?
We’ll have some of that… Because we all know beer makes nearly everything, including prose, more entertaining.
It really works, though.
What is inspired is getting David Warner to play Hugo Rune, the star of the book.
The story revolves around Rizla, who starts his life with Rune… well, dead.
And as such hes indebted to him for saving his life.
The play moves along at a cracking pace, slowly dropping clues and ideas to the overall conspiracy.
Neil Gardner with the help of some terrific casting has really brought Rankins take on 1950s Brighton to life.
Because Rankins work is ripe for further adaptations, be they radio or television based.
For now, though, enjoy this lavish and quite brilliant audio adaptation.
Its very highly recommended.
Brightonomicon can be boughthere.
Rating:
5 out of 5
