Editor“What I really loved is how the book swings between outrageous comedy and deeper, sometimes bleak reflection.Dominic is a washed-up actor carrying guilt, shame, and a streak of self-loathing that sneaks in unexpectedly, like when he reflects on a disturbing sexual encounter with a woman he barely knows, and it genuinely shakes him. These moments add surprising weight to a book that could’ve easily stayed surface-level chaos. And the writing pops. It’s fast, visceral, sometimes poetic, sometimes grotesque, always alive,” writes Literary Titan, a well-known literary publication based in the U.S.
The 5-star review was posted on March 27, 2025. You can view the complete review at the web address below: https://literarytitan.com/2025/03/27/when-the-actor-inspired-chaos-and-bloodshed/.
Additionally, a few days ago, the prominent American magazine Kirkus Review also published a review of When The Actor Inspired Chaos and Bloodshed. Although it refrained from offering much praise, it did recognize that “Litchfield writes with sardonic vigor.” You can find that review at this address: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nicholas-litchfield/when-the-actor-inspired-chaos-and-bloodshed/.
