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by Nigel (310501) Rating (7/10) Review
by Nigel She is a slightly disillusioned feminist with strong views on nuclear weapons (she has a peace tattoo) while the old boyfriend is now a four star American General. As for the stalker, he is just mad. As the story unfolds it contains many of Ben Elton's trademark comedic observations regarding politics and human nature. You almost miss them as you are reading as they are delivered deadpan but when you do pick one up you just can't help laughing. The latter half of the book, however, is quite dark and as you near the end you have a feeling things aren't going to end happily. The twists are there and everything is finished off neatly, however, when I'd finished the story I felt a bit gloomy, even though a ray of hope is presented in the last few pages. Human
nature at its basest level, Ben Elton explores the animal in us
all and the new morals of the late 20th Century. A very good novel
that is both bleak and funny, something Mr Elton does very well. Review
by Vex The story contains many of Ben's insights on life, some wonderful observations on the way people act, not surprising considering his observational stand up comedy background! And there's a 'little bit of politics' too, but it's all cleverly placed and all in character. This really is a good book... I've had quite a few mornings where I've woken up feeling very tired, simply because I'd been up 'til 3 in the morning reading 'just a few more pages'. The
book is wonderfully paced, the characters are well crafted, and
the story is great too! I'm not sure what else to say... I don't
want to mention too much about the plot, all I can say is go out
and buy it, it's the best read I've had in ages!!! |
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