--- product_id: 62246861 title: "The Fly Guy" price: "AR$155386" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/62246861-the-fly-guy store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Fly Guy **Price:** AR$155386 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fly Guy - **How much does it cost?** AR$155386 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/62246861-the-fly-guy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Fly Guy : Sanson-Regan, Colum: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Imagine Murakami had played in The Damned - I'm an unashamed snob when it comes to literature. I have the capacity to discard a book before getting through the first couple of pages, especially if I don't immediately see anything intellectually stimulating about it. Basically, I struggle to read crap, and my definition of what isn't crap is pretty acute. I didn't know what to expect from this novel: Sanson-Regan being a first time author, the inherent pulpiness of the title, the promise of wanton violence, and especially the tag "a dark thriller". Was this genre fiction? Is it a literature-nasty? From the first paragraph I knew that this wasn't going to be like anything I'd expected. Far from being a piece of genre fiction this novel is singularly, wonderfully odd, defying convention and rendering a genuinely original vision of contemporary noir. As a psychological examination into what it is to be a young creative failing to surpass mediocrity in his field, The Fly Guy is brutally accurate. Martin Tripp is a thoroughly modern character, recognisable in every office in the western world, behind every bar, contributing to every web-based magazine and blog site. Melancholy clings like dew to the narrative from the off, as we first see Martin ritualistically burying his life's work in the sodden earth. But it isn't long before the edges of sanity and reason begin to blur, and the novel reveals it's true genius: an uncompromising and devoted meta-fiction that becomes increasingly relentless, until you find yourself running round an Escheresque hall of mirrors, uncertain of what is what. Yes, the violence is savage, but the stark and unsparing nature of it stirs something primal in the reader. And ultimately there is also a lot of love here, as counterpoint to the horror and the brooding, and it is expertly employed to add sweet complement to the dark overtones. For a debut this really is very strong. It's an utterly compelling read, nourishing intellectually, delectably gruesome, and provocatively weird. I can only say that I'm very much looking forward to reading his next book. Review: A Palimpsest of Social Horrors - A thrilling and kaleidoscopic psychology experiment, 'The Fly Guy' is evocative, uncompromising and tenacious. Evocative because it produces a reality which is at once vividly familiar and yet unsettlingly distorted. Uncompromising because it may challenge, appal or even disgust you, without you ever wishing to opt out of the experience. Tenacious because it is the kind of novel that keeps you guessing while you're reading, and stays in your head once you've finally put the book down. Highly recommended reading. Franz Kafka noted that one should only read novels that bite you and sting you. 'The Fly Guy' would have kept him awake at night. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 3,001,756 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 47,871 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery 145,748 in Mysteries (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (35) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.88 x 21.59 cm | | ISBN-10 | 1614751943 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1614751946 | | Item weight | 376 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 294 pages | | Publication date | 11 Feb. 2015 | | Publisher | WordFire Press | ## Images ![The Fly Guy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QA4Urae0L.jpg) ![The Fly Guy - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wUB5pgZ2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Imagine Murakami had played in The Damned *by J***L on 4 August 2015* I'm an unashamed snob when it comes to literature. I have the capacity to discard a book before getting through the first couple of pages, especially if I don't immediately see anything intellectually stimulating about it. Basically, I struggle to read crap, and my definition of what isn't crap is pretty acute. I didn't know what to expect from this novel: Sanson-Regan being a first time author, the inherent pulpiness of the title, the promise of wanton violence, and especially the tag "a dark thriller". Was this genre fiction? Is it a literature-nasty? From the first paragraph I knew that this wasn't going to be like anything I'd expected. Far from being a piece of genre fiction this novel is singularly, wonderfully odd, defying convention and rendering a genuinely original vision of contemporary noir. As a psychological examination into what it is to be a young creative failing to surpass mediocrity in his field, The Fly Guy is brutally accurate. Martin Tripp is a thoroughly modern character, recognisable in every office in the western world, behind every bar, contributing to every web-based magazine and blog site. Melancholy clings like dew to the narrative from the off, as we first see Martin ritualistically burying his life's work in the sodden earth. But it isn't long before the edges of sanity and reason begin to blur, and the novel reveals it's true genius: an uncompromising and devoted meta-fiction that becomes increasingly relentless, until you find yourself running round an Escheresque hall of mirrors, uncertain of what is what. Yes, the violence is savage, but the stark and unsparing nature of it stirs something primal in the reader. And ultimately there is also a lot of love here, as counterpoint to the horror and the brooding, and it is expertly employed to add sweet complement to the dark overtones. For a debut this really is very strong. It's an utterly compelling read, nourishing intellectually, delectably gruesome, and provocatively weird. I can only say that I'm very much looking forward to reading his next book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Palimpsest of Social Horrors *by D***Y on 1 May 2015* A thrilling and kaleidoscopic psychology experiment, 'The Fly Guy' is evocative, uncompromising and tenacious. Evocative because it produces a reality which is at once vividly familiar and yet unsettlingly distorted. Uncompromising because it may challenge, appal or even disgust you, without you ever wishing to opt out of the experience. Tenacious because it is the kind of novel that keeps you guessing while you're reading, and stays in your head once you've finally put the book down. Highly recommended reading. Franz Kafka noted that one should only read novels that bite you and sting you. 'The Fly Guy' would have kept him awake at night. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A dark psychological mind trip *by P***A on 22 November 2023* The Fly Guy is an exploration of the dark recesses of the mind. With an immense power to create but also destroy, the mind has a disturbing ability to make up it's own realities, controlling and manipulating the body it inhabits, like a puppeteer. A story within a story, the narrative alternates between the two, blurring the boundaries between what's real and what's imagined, creating a feeling of unease and leaving the reader wondering what actually happened but more importantly, what didn't? It starts off well, dips a bit in the middle but picks up pace again and has a chillingly satisfying end. If you're a serial killer crime junkie or a fan of twisted psychological thrillers like me, it will be right up your dark alley! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/62246861-the-fly-guy](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/62246861-the-fly-guy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*