28 copies of The Understudy by David Nicholls available for swapping (see below). Click the 'Swap with this member' link to swap.
Recently divorced actor Stephen C. McQueen (no relation, unfortunately) seems to have a knack for bad luck. But a failed marriage, a stalled career, a judgmental ex-wife, a distant daughter, a horrid little studio apartment in the far reaches of the London suburbs–all these pathetic elements seem to pale in the chiseled face of his newest tormentor: the Twelfth Sexiest Man in the World, Josh Harper. Josh is the star of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know, a biographical play about Lord Byron–and Stephen is his understudy. Not only is Josh fantastically, infuriatingly good-looking, internationally renowned, and remarkably talented, he’s also frustratingly healthy. No matter how many all-night booze-and-coke benders Josh goes on, he always shows up at the stage door for his call like clockwork. Stephen doubts he’ll ever get his chance to slip on the puffy shirt and tight breeches of Byron and tread the boards in the role that would certainly be the break he’s ... read more
User: grimrob User Rating: (Rated by 571 users) Super Dooper Swapper! Last logged-in: 16/06/2013
Date added: 06/06/2013 Edition: Hodder Paperbacks 2006
User Description: Nicholls' leading character is Stephen C. McQueen (reasons for the inclusion of the middle initial should be obvious) a hardworking long-suffering actor. He's slightly reminiscent of Andy Millman in Extras although of course he lacks that arrogant complacency that only Ricky Gervais can create (and perform). Stephen is a scholar of theatre and drama, he is a dedicated professional and he is approaching forty and still looking for his `big break'.
Book Condition: Excellent Book Damage: None
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User: fridaywhitey User Rating: (Rated by 4 users) Last logged-in: 09/05/2013
Date added: 09/05/2013 Edition: Hodder 2005
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Book Condition: Acceptable Book Damage: Slightly creased spine
User: langley User Rating: (Rated by 159 users) Super Super Swapper! Last logged-in: 10/06/2013
Date added: 23/02/2013 Edition: Hodder Paperbacks 2006
User Description: A well read book, slightly yellowing pages and discoloured slightly creased cover; completely intact.
Book Condition: Acceptable Book Damage: Other damage
User: granicky User Rating: (Rated by 90 users) Super Swapper! Last logged-in: 12/06/2013
Date added: 04/01/2013 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
User Description: Cover picture differs; 2006 edition
Book Condition: Good Book Damage: None
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Date added: 22/10/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperbacks 2006
Book Condition: Excellent Book Damage: Slightly creased spine
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Book Condition: Good Book Damage: Slightly creased spine
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Date added: 03/09/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperbacks 2006
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Date added: 31/08/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
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Date added: 24/08/2012 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
User Description: Previous mooch, a couple of creased corners but otherwise in very good condition. Cover picture is different to the one here.
User: pooky User Rating: (Rated by 37 users) Last logged-in: 04/05/2013
Date added: 15/08/2012 Edition: Hodder 2005
User Description: Some slightly creased pages/cover.
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Date added: 14/08/2012 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
User: carlyj User Rating: (Rated by 4 users) Last logged-in: 16/05/2013
Date added: 11/08/2012 Edition: Hodder 2005
User Description: Not my type of genre.
Book Condition: Good Book Damage: Heavily creased spine
User: goonerbadaddy User Rating: (Rated by 44 users) Last logged-in: 17/06/2013
Date added: 01/07/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User Description: Acquired from charity shop. Slight curling and marking of front and back covers.
User: contessa User Rating: (Rated by 175 users) Super Super Swapper! Last logged-in: 11/06/2013
Date added: 26/06/2012 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
User Description: a few folded pages
Book Condition: Good Book Damage: Other damage
User: louisejf User Rating: (Rated by 52 users) Super Swapper! Last logged-in: 21/05/2013
Date added: 08/06/2012 Edition: Hodder 2005
User Description: Read once
Book Condition: Like New Book Damage: None
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Date added: 29/04/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
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Date added: 20/04/2012 Edition: Hodder Paperbacks 2006
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Date added: 05/12/2011 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
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Date added: 02/12/2011 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
Book Condition: Good Book Damage: Aged; yellowed pages
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Date added: 28/05/2011 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User Description: Ex library book.
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Date added: 13/02/2010 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User: simonn User Rating: (Rated by 22 users) Last logged-in: 19/12/2012
Date added: 29/01/2010 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User Description: Minor marking on back cover, fine apart from that
Book Condition: Excellent Book Damage: Other marks
User: freyajay User Rating: (Rated by 11 users) Last logged-in: 08/03/2010
Date added: 27/08/2009 Edition: Hodder & Stoughton 2005
User Description: HARDBACK COPY Dust jacket slightly battered and worn. Inside great condition.
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Date added: 24/12/2008 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
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Date added: 11/08/2008 Edition: <unknown> (Why is this unknown?)
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Date added: 11/11/2007 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User Description: If you loved 'Starter for ten' you will love this.
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Date added: 23/06/2007 Edition: Hodder Paperback 2006
User: johndevos User Rating: (Rated by 7 users) Last logged-in: 31/12/2008
Date added: 01/06/2007 Edition: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd 2005
User Description: Slightly creased spine.
Book Condition: Good Book Damage: Slightly creased cover
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