Amis writes about his route from precocious school-boy through to established novelist and father of three (or is it five?). He offers a fond insight into Kingsley's work and life, the family's relationship with him, their mother, and many friends (e.g. Philip Larkin, Saul Bellow). Also a lot about teeth, inevitably. It's a delight to read about people with such a love of words and, although Amis sometimes tends towards self-mythology, who can blame him?
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 27 December 2004 ) |
