mat_tobin's review against another edition
Although it took me a little while to get into Phil Earle's writing style (a cross between Mr. Gum, Tom Gates and Frank Cottrell Boyce) I thoroughly enjoyed Demolition Dad and know that kids will too. Remembering who the audience of the story is, Earle's book is funny in the traditional sense. There are plenty of wonderfully terrible jokes which children will enjoy and yet there is also a real sense of pathos too. It has heart and wit, doesn't take itself too seriously and yet, beneath the surface, it probably does.
yellowhighwaylines's review against another edition
4.0
A lovely, heartwarming story of family and friendship. Great narration and a great ensemble cast. Looking forward to reading more about the residents of Storey Street.
fijumanka0311's review against another edition
4.0
Moj tata je najjači/najveći/najbolji - izaberite sami. Sve je to poanta ove priče. Budući da je u pozadini hrvanje, možda će se više sviđati dečkima ali i djevojčicama bi moglo biti zabavno. A bilo je i meni :)
piperbunny's review
5.0
Such a good book, full of emotion, drama, touches on mental health about adults from a child's point of view and the wonderful relationship between father and son. I've read two Phil Earle books and loved them both.
mat_tobin's review
Although it took me a little while to get into Phil Earle's writing style (a cross between Mr. Gum, Tom Gates and Frank Cottrell Boyce) I thoroughly enjoyed Demolition Dad and know that kids will too. Remembering who the audience of the story is, Earle's book is funny in the traditional sense. There are plenty of wonderfully terrible jokes which children will enjoy and yet there is also a real sense of pathos too. It has heart and wit, doesn't take itself too seriously and yet, beneath the surface, it probably does.
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