Davison, Philip
The Book-Thief’s Heartbeat (1981)
In Bewley's Oriental Cafe in Dublin, seated on red plush beneath the stained-glass windows, Oliver awaits an almond bun and a cup of coffee and considers his existence. Art gallery attendant and vintage car enthusiast, Oliver boorishly collects parking tickets and pursues Lily with less than ardent consistency.
Debut novel by Irish modern fiction/thriller writer Philip Davison written in a diary style.
Author's website: www.philipdavison.com