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Childish Things

Name: Childish Things
Brand: Canongate Books Ltd
SKU: 04851911
Price: 14.05 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Robin Jenkins
ISBN: 9781841952284

Robin Jenkins

Language

English

Book Paperback

Libristo code: 04851911

Publishers Canongate Books Ltd, May 2002

Satirical and yet compassionate, Childish Things begins with a funeral at which Gregor McLeod, a ret... Full description

Libristo code: 04851911

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Satirical and yet compassionate, Childish Things begins with a funeral at which Gregor McLeod, a retired school-master aged 72, is mourning the death of his wife Kate. It soon becomes evident, however, that McLeod has been something of a womaniser and, despite his very recent (and heartfelt) bereavement, is being pursued by an assortment of attractive women. Jenkins proceeds to explore McLeod's adventurous escapades with these ladies both at home and abroad. The result is a tremendously compelling comic novel which retains all the sharpness, wit and pace that is customary from Jenkins, combined with a mellow, wry wisdom that never fails to entertain. His central theme, do we ever outgrow 'childish things'?, is explored with captivating insight and delicious humour. This is a gloriously readable novel from a consummate storyteller.