In a desperate attempt to save his marriage, research scientist Douglas organises a 'Grand European Tour' for his family - Connie, his artist wife and their 17year old son Albie. Predictably it doesn't go quite according to plan . . . The story unfolds in short chapters, flitting between present and past (confusingly) and I would have liked more of Connie's take on things, but it's engaging, very funny and yet so sad - I really cared about all the characters.
(Mary Standing - bwl 77 Summer 2015 ) |
