"Djamel White's All Them Dogs transforms from crime fiction to gangland romance to erotic thriller, ultimately collapsing into tragedy, showcasing a unique narrative style."
"Tony Ward, the protagonist, returns to Dublin and partners with Darren 'Flute' Walsh, navigating the complexities of the criminal underworld and his own desires."
"White emphasizes a narrator-protagonist focused on the body rather than the mind, creating a distinctive voice that challenges conventional Irish fiction."
"The novel's setting in West Dublin suburb Lucan reflects White's own experiences, providing authenticity to the characters and their struggles within the narrative."
Djamel White's debut novel, All Them Dogs, is a genre-blending work that transitions from crime fiction to gangland romance and erotic thriller, ultimately culminating in tragedy. The story follows Tony Ward, who returns to Dublin and partners with Darren 'Flute' Walsh in the criminal underworld. As Tony grapples with his attraction to Flute, he becomes involved in a secret affair. White's narrative style emphasizes physicality over introspection, setting it apart from typical contemporary Irish fiction that often focuses on escaping working-class backgrounds.
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