Review: Hilarity about a Terrible Experience in Moving Country to Country
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 14, 2014
Thank goodness the author has a sense of humor and is British. Were he American, this move might be listed in the annals of murder and death in an Age when everyone who can walk has the right to bear arms and shoot when confronted. But instead this tale by an Englishman wanders from one ridiculous scene to the next, told with acerbic humor and a wry voice that exposes the best in defining human foibles. Indeed, the guffawing by this reader while enjoying the tome elicited loud (sometimes alarming) "What's WRONG, Mom???" responses from those in the next room. It was difficult to admit the story and mystery had come to an end. The author surely has more fabulous takes on the ensuing years of their lives in France. Bring us more, please. And the only reason for not giving five stars (Is there not a 5 1/2 category???) is that he tries sometimes to be a little too funny when a slow time emerges in the tale. Thoroughly enjoyable, recommended, and laugh out loud--go ahead, it's good for you!