Laurence is nine and trying to make sense of his increasingly chaotic world. His mother is suffering mental and marital breakdown and decides to drive to Rome with Laurence and his little sister. Their 'adventures' are narrated by Laurence, who has a fascination with emperors and science, illustrating how powerless we are when faced with events beyond our control. A deeply touching tragedy, but not everyone can cope with the weird spelling and grammar!
(Mary Standing - bwl 54 November 2009 ) |
