Dead Lucky

Jamie Fletcher is a funeral director who is in debt due to his gambling addiction. He places a big bet on a horse race in the hope of winning enough money to cover his debts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 July 2025
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK!
Moving and shocking, and profoundly poetic, Mike Leigh's "The Debt" is a gripping tale of one man's struggle with addiction and the consequences of his actions. Leigh's film direction is masterful, creating a wild ride that is both rhapsodically funny and darkly compelling. The Sunday Times praised the film for its "never less than rhapsodically funny" moments, while the Financial Times called it a "compelling" and "wild ride." The Daily Mail described it as "dark comedy meets toxic masculinity," and The Times noted that it explores "think of being on your deathbed and thinking about all them nights where you said no, just cause you were a bit short on money."
Jamie Fletcher, the protagonist of "The Debt," is a man living a seemingly perfect life. He has a girlfriend, Rebecca, who is out of his league, a best mate and drinking buddy in Trick, and a job at a busy funeral home. Preparing the dead is not something Jamie takes lightly, and he takes pride in his work. However, beneath his surface, Jamie has been keeping a big secret - one he reveals only to the dead. His gambling addiction has left him in eye-watering debt, and he is running out of ways to keep it hidden.
When Rebecca decides it's time for them to buy their first home together, Jamie knows he has to do something to cover his tracks. Desperate, Jamie does what he knows best - he walks up to the bookies and places the biggest bet of his life. How far will he go until his luck runs out? Tonight could be the night that changes everything. You just never know.
"The Debt" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores the consequences of addiction and the lengths people will go to cover up their problems. Leigh's direction is masterful, and the performances by the cast, including Rebecca Hall, are outstanding. The film's themes of addiction, debt, and the consequences of one's actions are universal, and it will leave viewers with a lot to think about long after the credits have rolled.
In conclusion, "The Debt" is a must-watch film for anyone who loves a good drama. Leigh's direction is masterful, and the performances by the cast are outstanding. The film's themes of addiction, debt, and the consequences of one's actions are universal, and it will leave viewers with a lot to think about long after the credits have rolled. Don't miss this BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK!

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472159069