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The only reason I didn't hit reach for the whole 5* is that I felt Jimmy's search for further enlightenment in the last third or so was a little drawn out (phrased to prevent spoilers) but that's a minor whinge. In fact I still think about Jim, his mates and his family from time to time and I still wonder about that ingeniously ambiguous ending. Yes, I realise its fiction, but when a book worms its way in to your mind like this, it just can't be helped.

Further Reading: If his appeals then we're betting you'll also enjoy [[Jammy Dodger by Kevin Smith]], also set in 1980s Dublin with a humorous twist in the seriousness but this time it's the life of a student.