From the US Review of Books: Long Night Out is not so much a coming of age story as it is a coming to reality story. A guy continues to make horrible mistakes. He almost loses his life due to his failures and yet he keeps chipping away at righting his life, at doing something right. Somewhere in his alcohol and drug riddled brain, Jack realizes that he needs to grow up. Despite all, he continues to have hope and continues to take baby steps forward. This is a terrific, fast paced, smartly written book that reads like a speed trip, creating a feeling of tension and frustration with a frenetic pace. Jack doesn't like to dwell upon anything for long, although his life is worthy of much more than a cursory glance. It's a style that works well while pulling you into the story.