Everything Happens To Hector
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with chipping and wear on the spine edges and corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Likely yellowed given age. Markings: inscription penned on fep. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A comic novel from British writer and sports journalist Denzil Batchelor, Everything Happens to Hector chronicles the misadventures of its hapless protagonist, Hector, as life's endless parade of absurdities and misfortunes descends upon him with gleeful persistence. Written with sharp wit and a light satirical touch, the narrative captures the quintessential everyman caught in situations of escalating comic chaos. Batchelor, better known for his acclaimed sports writing, demonstrates a deft hand for character-driven humour, presenting Hector as a figure both unlucky and utterly relatable. The result is a brisk, entertaining read that illustrates the comedic potential of ordinary life gone magnificently wrong.
Author: Denzil Batchelor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, William Heinemann
Genre: Humour
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with chipping and wear on the spine edges and corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Likely yellowed given age. Markings: inscription penned on fep. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A comic novel from British writer and sports journalist Denzil Batchelor, Everything Happens to Hector chronicles the misadventures of its hapless protagonist, Hector, as life's endless parade of absurdities and misfortunes descends upon him with gleeful persistence. Written with sharp wit and a light satirical touch, the narrative captures the quintessential everyman caught in situations of escalating comic chaos. Batchelor, better known for his acclaimed sports writing, demonstrates a deft hand for character-driven humour, presenting Hector as a figure both unlucky and utterly relatable. The result is a brisk, entertaining read that illustrates the comedic potential of ordinary life gone magnificently wrong.