A marvelous introduction to the 'voice' (in both senses) of a fellow countryman. The paring of the straightforward until it becomes marinated in wry, the tragic becomes humourous, and the humour tinged with tragedy.
Now I must read the friend I wished I'd met.
Philippa Rees replied on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 09:26am
A marvelous introduction to the 'voice' (in both senses) of a fellow countryman. The paring of the straightforward until it becomes marinated in wry, the tragic becomes humourous, and the humour tinged with tragedy.
Now I must read the friend I wished I'd met.