Broken Biscuits
And Other Male Failures
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Adam Farrer
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Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris
'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' Jenn Ashworth
When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short…
In his second collection of candid personal essays, he vividly recounts his struggles to live up to masculine expectations. From the calamity of his first serious relationship, an obsession with Prince that sees everyone questioning his sexuality, the repercussions of his adult circumcision and his doubts about his ability to survive the apocalypse to his morbid fear of physical combat and his brush with Satanic Panic in 1980s rural Suffolk, this is a book about growing up, trying to define yourself as a man but somehow always missing the mark.
©2025 Adam Farrer (P)2025 HarperCollins PublishersCritic reviews
‘Farrer’s distinctive voice is once again on display in this entertaining collection of autobiographical essays, which document his lifelong struggle to grow into societal expectations of manhood.’ Bookseller Editor’s Choice
'I love everything about these essays, from Adam’s willingness to be open about life, love, family and his nether regions, to his innate ability as a storyteller. Broken Biscuits made me laugh out loud and then properly cry in the space of a few paragraphs.' Jennie Godfrey
'It will make you cry with laughter.' Miranda France
'Adam is a fantastic writer and you're going to want to get this book.' Steven Kedie
‘Adam’s eye for the absurd is a delight, his candour about his own struggles utterly endearing. Threaded with his customary blend of melancholy and self-deprecating humour, these essays are a deep and courageous dive into what it feels like to be a man.' Karen Powell