A hit for all of us ...and much better than the film based on it . In our top ten...
Monday, 18 August 2025
Monday, 14 July 2025
Butter by Asako Yuzuki
How can this be such a best-seller? Some interesting themes - feminism, food , weight, friendship. Took a long time to get going . OK but not gripping.
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Orbital by Samantha Hardy
Generally liked with some reservations - but short enough for that not to put one off..
Claire Keegan : Small Things Like These / Foster
Two short books with related themes , They seem much more substantial than they look ..Very good
Friday, 4 April 2025
Teleophone by Percival Everett
Good but not great. Is he too clever and enjoys writing so much that he neglects the story? Originally published in three slightly different versions we managed to source two of them...
Friday, 28 February 2025
RIambel by Priya Hein
Generally thought to be interesting ( the setting - Mauritius and its history) moving and worthwhile . Some loved it , but some thought it rather worthy and obvious.
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
David Lodge - Changing Places
Amusing and a bit show-off with each chapter in a different style . Still relevant satire if a bit dated.