Skios by Michael Frayn

An easy to read, engaging and at times thought provoking novel about identity.  The plot follows two strangers on a plane to a Greek island who, through a series of coincidences and assumptions, unknowingly switch places.  It is a fun, if a little unlikely story, which contains (if you want it to and if you look for it) a serious message about personality and self.  The characters are easy to relate to and very likeable which adds to the light-hearted charm of this book.  Another great holiday read that you could read deeper into if you felt like it.

Whilst I am surprised this made it into the Booker long list, I very much enjoyed this book which is well written without being pompous and pitches the moral analysis just right.