Review
"Packs a gleefully nasty punch. . . . in Dan Rhodes's skilful hands, this tale becomes more Brothers Grimm than just plain grim. . . . After reading Rhodes's book, many little hands should be clapping very loudly indeed." —Guardian
"Ought to be the book that brings Rhodes out of the 'cult favourite' bracket. . . . reading it is like taking a deep breath into the lungs of your imagination." —Scotland on Sunday
"A whimsical, menacing exploration of thwarted love." —New York Times on Timoleon Vieta Come Home
"An immaculately crafted story of minor perturbations and their unpredictable outcomes." —Publishers Weekly on Gold
"You hungrily absorb this book the way you do Nietzsche's aphorisms: You look for truths; you look for yourself; you look for explanations. Of course this is more fun than Nietzsche because there are more laughs." —Jonathan Ames, author, Wake Up, Sir! on Anthropology: 101 True Love Stories
Product Description
In which fate unites a heartbroken baker and a euphonium, the most beautiful girl and boy in the village find love, a spider-eating old man and the local doctor form an unlikely alliance, and the town's least effective policeman, with a little help from a dog called Hans, exposes a crime so grotesque that it will shock the nation. This is a modern tale of mortifying heartbreak, senseless death, momentous love, justice and delicious apfel kuchen. From its sinister opening to its explosive denouement, Little Hands Clapping blends lavishly entertaining storytelling with Rhodes's macabre imagination, entrancing originality and magical touch.
About the Author
Dan Rhodes is the author of five previous short books, including Timoleon Vieta Come Home.
