7 Nov 2006

Old Filth - by Jane Gardam

I am still behind with my reading. This was last month's Bookclub book, but at least I can still listen to the programme.

This book is the fictional life story of a solicitor, "Filth" ["Failed in London, try Hong Kong"]. It paints an interesting picture of someone born in the early 20th Century with estranged parents in the far East. It is a sad story, in some ways, because, although he never wanted for anything materially, I had the feeling that something was missing from his life. I enjoyed the read.

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