Disappearing Act: A Host of Other Characters

Written by:
Robert Sheehan
Narrated by:
Robert Sheehan

Unabridged Audiobook

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Book
2
Narrator
1
Release Date
April 2022
Duration
7 hours 9 minutes
Summary
Robert Sheehan is one of Ireland's brightest stars of the screen, both at home and abroad. Best known for his roles in Love/Hate and The Umbrella Academy, Sheehan has received widespread critical acclaim for his acting talent
In his debut collection of short stories, Robert Sheehan disappears into characters, challenging the complacencies of everyday experience, often from entirely unexpected angles.
Informed by the author's peripatetic life, Disappearing Act reflects on the absurdity of human behaviour. Sheehan delves deep into his characters' streams of self-talk and self-imposed delusions, exploring the dark impulses that lurk below the shiny surfaces of many outwardly normal lives.
Dark, provocative and often humorous, the collection will stay with the listener long after the book is finished.
“A whacked-out kaleidoscopic miasma of delightful abandon and fun … you've seen Sheehan act – now watch him dazzle.” PATRICK MCCABE
“A dazzlingly eclectic collection of short stories” BEN ELTON
“Lots of great stories and voices. Reminded me of Irvine Welsh's short stories” FRANKIE BOYLE
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Shila T.

First off, I have a personal critique that I feel called to mention. It is warned to be "adult themed" so I knew to brace myself for some explicit language, but personally the demeaning "Godhead" language that was used tore at my heart in certain sections of the book. So, I ignored said demeaning language used as the story rolled out. Now, to the parts that I absolutely loved about this book... I love the fact that he authors and narrates his own work. I'm a fan of his acting and podcasts so I was drawn to read this. Secondly, if you want to be transported to other worlds and places then this is a book for you to read. I laughed so hard that, had I been wearing socks, they would have slid off my feet. The scenery and vivid characters make you feel right at home in their colorful worlds, and it was quite relaxing to listen to Robert as his stories played out in my mind. Please do write and narrate more in the near future Robert, you indeed have a wonderful set of talents.

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