Four plays from the author of The Weir; with a foreword by the author. The plays in this volume - three monologues and a three-hander - were all written while Conor McPherson was in his twenties. This Lime Tree BowerA poignant and gripping tale told through three interlinking monologues. Winner of a Thames TV Award; a Guinness/National Theatre Ingenuity Award and the Meyer Whitworth Award. St NicholasAn eccentric; teasing yarn involving a cynical and jaded drama critic falling for a beautiful young actress. Rum and VodkaA young Irishman with a drink problem tells of three momentous days in his life when his drab nine-to-five existence is obliterated in an escapist binge which threatens to engulf him. The Good ThiefA 45-minute monologue following the misfortunes of a petty criminal whose conscience beats him up when he becomes involved in a bungled kidnap. Winner of the Stewart Parker Award. Revised edition with new Foreword by the author. the finest playwright of his generation - New York Times
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book!By Jesse E. AdamsIn July 2012 Spiritual Cinema Circle marketed a short 15 minute film called "Minka." I was glued to this movie; and after watching it a second time; I cried. When I found out that John Roderick had written a book about minkas; I had to have it! The book shed more light on the relationship between John and Yochan. The movie and the book both complement each other. If you read this book and you find it inspiring or interesting; I recommend the DVD as well. I may not ever read the book again; but because it so reverberted with my soul; I doubt if I ever get rid of it. Just seeing this book on my bookshelf gives me comfort. I; like John; am an older Caucasian male; and I also have been in a relationship with an Asian male 16 years my junior. This book and movie have given me much validation to my relationship with my friend. My conclusion is that John and Yochan were not a gay couple; but their deep friendship was based on love of the purest kind.13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A glimpse into another cultureBy Karen CThe book is subtitled "My Farmhouse in Japan" but its not really a book about a house. I would say that the house is a thread through 40 or 50 years of John Rodericks life; but the book is about several things - moving and reassembling the house; for sure; but also Rodericks career as a journalist; learning about Japanese life and culture; building relationships with Yochan and his family; understanding convoluted Japanese bureaucracy; and other themes too.John Roderick was referred to as a VCW (Veteran China Watcher) and I read this book because I am an Amateur Japan Watcher. Ive lived in Japan; visited Gifu and other places Roderick mentioned; and visited houses like his minka (in historic villages - not ones that anybody was actually living in!). What a unique home to create; a modern living space in a traditional Japanese house. Imagine having to design living space in the attic which formerly housed the silk worms!What an adventure Roderick lived in his minka. Its a great story and I recommend it. (I read the Kindle version.)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. an autobiography of the author; not really about architectureBy archfanI was very eager to read the creative process about converting a minka into a modern home and the pictures that accompany the restoration. This is published by Princeton Arch Press. This is a book that is more of a memoir of life in Japan and an autobiography of the author and his companion living in the minka in Japan. Nothing wrong with that; if you are expecting to read about the authors time spent in Japan and his autobiography. I was expecting more of a book on minka architecture with emphasis on restoration with full colour pictures rather than having the restoration be in the background of the storytelling. No offense to John Roderick who has passed away; just expected something else.
