East Markham Book Club
The Sunshine Cruise Company
by John Niven
by John Niven
Susan Frobisher and Julie Wickham are turning sixty. Susan has just discovered that her recently deceased husband was not only a swinger but had run up a fortune in debts in pursuing his extravagant double life. Julie's not faring better: living in a council house and working in an old people's home, she's desperate for excitement.
When the bank threatens to take Susan's beloved home to clear the debt, the women seek the help of an octogenarian gangster named Nails. Rather than let the bank take everything Susan has, they're going to take the bank. With the help of Nails and a thrill-crazy, wheelchair-bound friend they pull off the daring robbery, and discover that getting away with it is not so easy and that the adventure is only just beginning.
Next Meeting Sunday 14th January 2024 at 7.30pm
Club Opinion
The book for the January meeting was The Sunshine Cruise Company by John Niven, an author known for being somewhat controversial in his books. After an eye-opening start, everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the characters and felt that it had the feel of a Richard Osman adventure (though perhaps a little more racy). This one got four stars and a lot of conversation!
