Nick Earls returns to his comedic roots

By Linda Morris
Updated August 2 2014 - 10:08am, first published July 25 2014 - 11:45pm
Happy in his work: Brisbane author Nick Earls. Photo: Cameron Spencer
Happy in his work: Brisbane author Nick Earls. Photo: Cameron Spencer

From the perspective of Nick  Earls' middle-aged protagonist, Andrew Van Fleet, 28 amounts to the perfect age. A decade past high school, at the peak of physical condition, Van Fleet is earning but hasn't yet accrued baggage, family or a modicum of responsibility.