Book Count (since 1 January 2012)

Book Count (since 1 January 2014): 30

Monday 1 August 2011

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

A very enjoyable, funny and insightful novel about life in the English countryside. The main character, Major Pettigrew, is an old fashioned but liberal gentleman who becomes friends with Mrs Ali, the local shopkeeper. The story follows the Major and his dawning realisation of the easy prejudice of his friends and relatives. Although the plot is not exactly unpredictable, there are some interesting and exciting twists which keeps the novel moving in a gentle yet compelling way. Whilst this book does verge on "chick lit", it is funnier and more substantial than a lot of contemporary romances. The writing is very good and the characters are realistic (if slightly exaggerated) and likeable. A lighthearted novel with a bit of bite - this is an excellent holiday read.

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