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Dominic Holland

    Dominic Holland s'est bâti une carrière distinguée en tant qu'humoriste de stand-up pendant plus de deux décennies, se taillant une réputation d'artiste parmi les plus respectés de sa génération. Son spectacle est salué pour son humour d'observation incisif, disséquant les nuances de la vie quotidienne avec esprit et intelligence. Holland possède une voix distinctive, experte pour trouver le comique dans le banal et offrir une perspective unique sur le monde. Son œuvre, étendue également à la littérature, reflète cette même perspicacité aiguë et cette authenticité narrative.

    Only in America
    The Ripple Effect
    Eclipsed
    Open Links
    Dominic Holland Takes on Life Vol.2
    Dominic Holland Takes on Life
    • Open Links

      • 286pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the Open Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, the story follows a journeyman golfer struggling to navigate the high-stakes world of elite competition. As storm clouds loom, he finds himself overwhelmed by the presence of wealthy golfers, aggressive journalists, and arrogant officials, highlighting the intense pressure and challenges faced by those outside the upper echelons of the sport. The narrative captures the tension and drama of this pivotal day in golf.

      Open Links2024
      4,0
    • Dominic Holland Takes on Life Vol.2

      • 134pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the pursuit of happiness, this self-help book combines humor with practical advice, making it an engaging read. It encourages readers to embrace positivity and offers relatable insights that resonate with everyday life. The lighthearted approach ensures that readers not only gain valuable tools for improving their well-being but also enjoy the journey, leading to a fulfilling reading experience.

      Dominic Holland Takes on Life Vol.22023
      4,6
    • Dominic Holland Takes on Life

      • 122pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Dominic Holland, an award-winning comedian, tackles challenging and controversial topics throughout his career. He poses thought-provoking questions that delve into societal issues, personal experiences, and the intricacies of human behavior. His unique perspective combines humor with insightful commentary, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs while enjoying a comedic take on serious matters. Holland's ability to blend laughter with critical thought makes his work both entertaining and intellectually stimulating.

      Dominic Holland Takes on Life2020
      4,8
    • Eclipsed

      • 228pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      An explanation of how a boy called Tom Holland who was never even in a school play, managed to become Marvel's new Spider-Man while still in his teens. Written with great humour and affection by his dad, the British comedian, Dominic Holland who is as proud as he is bemused at his son's burgeoning career.

      Eclipsed2017
      4,1
    • The Ripple Effect

      • 344pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      One town under siege . . . One batch of doughnuts . . . One ripple of resentment.Profit-hungry developers are swarming over Middleton, determined to see the local football ground turned into luxury flats. But they haven't counted on the spirited resistance of local baker, Bill Baxter, who vents his frustration at the developers' plans by neglecting to put jam into a batch of doughnuts. Unbeknown to Bill, a rogue jamless doughnut sets in train a ripple of irrational anger that grows, wave upon wave, until finally it threatens to swamp the entire nation, leaving careers ruined, fortunes won and Parliament in turmoil. But where will it end? And what will become of Bill and his beloved Middleton?Stand up comedian Dominic Holland delivers another slick slice of comedy that will have you roaring with laughter, rooting for the good guys and relegating the villains to the bottom of the table.

      The Ripple Effect2004
      3,7
    • How does a film script by an unknown writer get to be read by a Hollywood studio boss? What happens if he loves it? And what do his people do, if they have no idea who wrote it? Stuck in workaday London, rejected by the literary elite, wannabe screenwriter Milly has no idea of the pandemonium her script is causing Stateside. And so it falls to LA movie executive Mitch to cut through the Hollywood madness, save his own job, and rescue Milly from obscurity. All he has to do is find her. So begins a breathless romantic hunt, and a hilarious modern day fairytale from a sensational new voice in contemporary comic fiction.

      Only in America2003
      3,4