The Martini Shot A Novel
The Martini Shot by Peter Craig, published by HarperCollins on February 2, 2000, is a novel that humorously explores the complexities of a Hollywood celebrity and his family. The story centers on aging action film star Charlie West, whose struggles with alcoholism and personal demons are juxtaposed against the arrival of his illegitimate teenage son, Matt Ravendahl. As Matt journeys to Los Angeles in search of acceptance, he encounters challenges that lead to a transformative connection with his half-sister, Ava.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family, acceptance, and redemption. The plot unfolds as Matt and Ava work together to help Charlie confront his issues, culminating in a road trip that blends elements of the Beat generation with the sensationalism of tabloid culture. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of a family on the brink of dissolution.
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A hilarious and compelling send-up of a Hollywood celebrity and his family, written by the son of one of Hollywood’s biggest families.
“The martini shot” is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn’t need an occasion — the empty booze bottles in Charlie’s closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms.
Matt Ravendahl, Charlie’s illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel’s rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more.
“The martini shot” is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn’t need an occasion — the empty booze bottles in Charlie’s closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms.
Matt Ravendahl, Charlie’s illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel’s rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more.
“The martini shot” is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn’t need an occasion — the empty booze bottles in Charlie’s closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms.
Matt Ravendahl, Charlie’s illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel’s rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more.
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