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Stop
the Ride, I Want to Get Off |
Dave Courtney
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T J Burchell
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February, 2002 |
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This
book is the most compelling true crime book ever written. Once started,
it cannot be put down. It will take you on a roller coaster ride
of laughs and violence, exposing the mind of the sharpest villain
(ex) Scotland yard has ever has the pleasure of meeting! Dave Courtney,
truly tells it like it is - and he is a very nice, flash man! |
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This
is possibly one of the best biographies i have ever read. Dave really
puts and emphasis on the fakes and how his view on crime. The stories
he tells from his past are just magic. He makes you feel like you
where there that one time he let the animals out the zoo, and came
out of court confessing to murder. Dave is a true writer and comic
genius. this book is truly fantastic and one you could read in a
day its that hard to put down. |
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Dave
coudtney let every one into his own world and lets you know what
living the life as a gangsta is really like, but he also shows a
softer side to himself, something that is not usually seen, this
guy loves his wife and kids a hell of alot and that comes across
brilliantly in this book. He knows who to trust and who not to.
A brilliant read for any one who wants to know the real dave courtney.
big up the man. |
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Have
read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially when Dave mentions
the younger days. The way he talks about life in Forest Hill/Sydenham/Crystal
Palace is just right and brought back a lot of good memories for
me. It was great reading a book about his life and remembering the
good old days in South London - he's a great story teller and it
brought home the truth about what life was really like back then.
Yeah, Dave was a bad boy but also very funny - a great laugh. I
knew Dave when I was aged 18 to 24. I was engaged to Terry Robinson,
whom I later married (Dave's best mate Colin's brother). Dave mentions
Colin Robinson in his book "Stop the Ride I want to get off". Dave
came to my engagement party and I have a couple of great photos
of Dave from that party. Dave really tells it like it is although
I didn't know about the real violent part - only knew that Dave
was a real bad boy. What anyone thinks of him now, all I can say
is that he made a very 40ish year old very happy going back in time
reading this book, it really was like he says it was. I must buy
his other books (didn't know about them) and real soon.
Great reading Dave and all the best. |
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This
is an easy to read book taking you on a journey showing the egotistical
side of a self proclaimed 'hard-mans' life. This book allows you
to not only learn about South East Londons criminal underbelly,
but allows you the chance to examine the authors' mind and thinking.
Anyone who is interested in true crime, how 'real' criminals think,
or just enjoy reading a book which brings to life dark elements
of our society, then this is for you. Once you start reading you
will not put this fast flowing and interesting book down. |
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This
book not only gives Courtney's perspective of life in London, but
shows how he DEALS with everyday Gangster problems which may arise
in the field. Filled with humor, action packed 'real-life' adventures
and of course the somewhat idiotic antics of one of the world best
known Criminals... Well worth the read !!! |
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Having
just finished 'Stop the Ride..' I can't wait to get the next book
- Ravin Lunacy. Dave's book is not just the normal run of the mill
gangster book. It blends menace with a great sense of humour and
some of his exploits had me roaring with laughter. No matter what
other people think of the criminal fraternity you can't help but
like Dave and admire his loyalty to his friends and family and the
book proves that he is an extremely well liked and respected man.
He openly admits that he likes to be popular and his wicked sense
of humour shows just how he has manged it. A brilliant read! |
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Dave
writes a cracking book. The comments that he comes out with are
fantastic and kept me thoroughly amused. The only problem is that
all of my friends have borrowed and I've lost the [book], it's that
popular. The story about him kicking the copper up his backside
had me stiched up for half an hour, though the story early on in
the book about him nicking a horse and then putting it in a 4th
floor flat - I couldn't believe it. You just get one story after
another, and they roll easily from punch to punch. Get it or regret
it. |
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I
saw the documentary on t.v. and was interested enough in the man
to buy the book, it is excellent, brutally honest, funny, horrifying,
scary and tenderly written in parts, this man loves his family and
friends and knows who his enemies are. His escapades are like our
everyday lives only more interesting to read, and also far more
dangerous to live with. My admiration goes to his wife jenny also,
a super-strong woman behind the man. eagerly awaiting the sequal.
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This
book didn't take me long to read, I carried it around like a bible
and at every opportunity "had my nose in it", so to speak. A great
read from start to finish and will amaze you at some of the things
he got up too. Well Wrote!! |
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This
is one of the best books i have read. im well into it and i just
cant put it down. You just keep going as you need to know what he
gets up to next. The mans crazy!!! |
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Dave
Courtney altough not the hardest barstard (and he admits that) has
got himself the best book out of the lot!! I ahve read The Guvnor,
Mad Frankie Fraser, Prettyboy, and Profession of violence and "Stop
the ride" is class!!! Its really funny and really hard to put down.
Quality bloke quality book! |
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This
book is without doubt the most informative and entertaining book
I have ever read. Dave Courtney takes you into the life of a small
time gangster turned Big and i mean BIG. He is one of the most feared
men in England and he takes you through his exploits with great
detail as well as a good laugh. If people think they are a wanna
be then they best read this and think again. All in All a bang on
book good on yer Dave. |
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Stop
the ride... i want to get off - is one of the most gripping autobiographies
I have ever read. I read this book once and decided I must have
a copy of this. Dave tells how he grew up from a 'respectable' background
to respected gangster and why he eventually decided 'Stop the ride...
i want to get off'! |
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