Ablutions Author:Patrick deWitt The compelling debut novel from the Booker Prize shortlisted author of The Sisters Brothers In a seedy bar in Hollywood, a whiskey-loving barman is drawn into the nocturnal world of his sociopathic clientele, with their squabbles, delusions, and bizarre acts of violence. In this brilliantly funny portrait of addiction and its consequences, escap... more »e offers the only chance of survival. Utterly absorbing and surprisingly tender, Ablutions is a startlingly bold and original debut. This recording is unabridged. Typically abridged audiobooks are not more than 60% of the author's work and as low as 30% with characters and plotlines removed.« less