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Son of a Silverback

By: Russell Kane
Narrated by: Russell Kane
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From one of Britain’s most popular and prolific comedians comes a hilarious and deeply moving memoir of life lived under the rule of a Silverback dad.

The Silverback is considered the undisputed king, a creature whose authority is never challenged and who does not yield to compromise. He walks proudly, feeds greedily, grafts tirelessly, mates voraciously, swears constantly and is threatened all too easily. The Silverback is known to nestle in the misty peaks of central Africa but can also be found in Barking, Essex. Meet Dave Kane, the disappointed, steroid-ingesting, metal-wielding, bouncer father of slight, effete Gamma Male Russell Kane.

This is a story about fathers and sons, class and education and how one scrawny, sensitive, fake-tan-applying 'ponce' stepped out of his father's shadow and became a man - whatever that means.

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Found this hard to complete in stages, wanted to keep going until the end! Captivating, enthralling, amusing, interesting, open and honest. Loved it :-D

Absolutely brilliant!

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Russell's stand up is fantastic - took the family to see him earlier this year so I thought this would be good and was not disappointed. Very funny, but tweaks the emotions

Fantastic , clever bloke, great book

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Loved this!

Liked RK anyway and have watched him at local gig but this was amazing.

Reminds me very much of my own Dad.

Excellent all rounder. Funny but sentimental.
Best audiobook to date (and I’ve listened to 100’s).

Fabulous!!!!

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Enjoyed every minute. I could listen to Russell’s voice for ages. I’ve recommended it to others too.

Loved it

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Absolutely hysterical just as I knew it would be! Love Russel Kane even more mow
More master pieces please Russel - you are genius!

Genious

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