By Mark Haddon.The author of “The Curious incident of the dog in the night-time”. This is a long drawn and confused book about a dysfunctional family. George Hall finds a reddish patch on him and is convinced its cancer and that he is to die soon. Even when his doctor confirms that its just eczema he is not convinced. He starts to lose his mind slowly. His wife Jean has an affair with George’s ex-colleague and is thinking about leaving the loveless marriage. Daughter Katie is marrying the “wrong” guy Ray. It seems to her family that her disastrous first marriage has taught her nothing. Son Jamie has just broken up with the love of his life Tony and wants him back. All the other stories happen on the background of the impending marriage of Ray and Katie.
The book has its moments. Like the scene in the hospital between the future son-in-law and mother-in-law and the incredible wedding reception fight.
All in all, an okay read not exceptional.
The book has its moments. Like the scene in the hospital between the future son-in-law and mother-in-law and the incredible wedding reception fight.
All in all, an okay read not exceptional.
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