“A collection of linked short stories.
The first is the best. Takes place in The Plantation Club, a seedy gay dive in Soho. Has a twist which continues through the rest of the stories.
Very funny (the first one) and then a bit confusing, Will Self on form. Oh and I listened to this and he reads it brilliantly.
Score 6.5/10
Date read December 2010
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“Oops another Booker Prize Winning novel which I score low.
Billed as comic, not for me it wasn’t – mildly amusing in places at best.
Why did it win? Load of old tosh. Three men talking about being Jewish.
Score 4/10
Date read November 2010
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“An interesting and well written debut novel.
When Foss’s demented mother dies and her dying wish is to deliver a package, Foss has little choice.
He has however issues and is somewhat agoraphobic, caused by a tragedy we later discover.
His journey takes him off to Tokyo and beyond, where he meets a colourful Japanese student and they set about searching for the mysterious Mr Satoshi.
I liked this and will read his next. Book group a little less with 6.25/10
Score 7/10
Date read November 2010
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“A writer is spending time in Calcutta, he is suffering from writers block (the dead hand).
He meets a saintly American woman who asks for his help when a body turns up.
This isn’t however a whodunit, but an enjoyable story of love and manipulation. Very good.
Score 7/10
Date read October 2010
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