That's so nice to hear (and @laura thompson is a constant pleasure for me too,). Think of the must-buy list as a win-win - at least, you’ll never be at a loss when it comes to book shopping…
And thanks for the lovely restack (*still* getting caught out by the order in which Substack presents this info…. Btw, you probably know this already, but I’ve just discovered that one’s meant to like one’s own posts)…
"There's a kind of sulphurous energy, a dark, bitter-rinded humour impelling the novel to it's triumphantly sardonic and cynical conclusion (all too convincing)." I love the panache with which you describe this book, which I haven't read in decades and now want to go back to. Thank you!
As I read this I kept thinking of Pierce Brosnan in The Tailor of Panama (which apparently was inspired by Greene’s our Man in Havana) and I could almost taste the mojito and feel the sticky heat. This might be my favourite entry of yours yet - what a perfect summer read and way to head towards a nice break. Enjoy it!
Apparently - at least, I keep seeing it everywhere, on pretty hefty Substacks. Think the idea is to get the algorithmic ball rolling with a bit of shameless self-promotion... Meant to do it with this post but not sure what the etiquette is re not being the first "like"...
'Dark, bitter-rinded humour...' Love it, WTRI!!!!!
Look forward to the postcards.
Thank-you! (Your piece on E O’B is wonderful, the kind that makes one want to go back and reread…)
Much appreciated, thank you. I suddenly felt that I must write something about her!
Is that really true that one is meant to like one's own posts....????!!!!
So glad I found you both, guys, but my must-buy book list is becoming longer and longer...
That's so nice to hear (and @laura thompson is a constant pleasure for me too,). Think of the must-buy list as a win-win - at least, you’ll never be at a loss when it comes to book shopping…
Again thanks - what a lovely thing to say and as you know entirely reciprocated. Thanks too @portia!
I've worked out that if I live to 400 I MIGHT get through all the books I want to read....
I’m in denial…
So do I!
Thank-you! And for the lovely restack, always appreciated.
And thanks for the lovely restack (*still* getting caught out by the order in which Substack presents this info…. Btw, you probably know this already, but I’ve just discovered that one’s meant to like one’s own posts)…
"There's a kind of sulphurous energy, a dark, bitter-rinded humour impelling the novel to it's triumphantly sardonic and cynical conclusion (all too convincing)." I love the panache with which you describe this book, which I haven't read in decades and now want to go back to. Thank you!
How lovely - thank-you!
As I read this I kept thinking of Pierce Brosnan in The Tailor of Panama (which apparently was inspired by Greene’s our Man in Havana) and I could almost taste the mojito and feel the sticky heat. This might be my favourite entry of yours yet - what a perfect summer read and way to head towards a nice break. Enjoy it!
What a lovely perceptive comment - thank-you! (And for the restack, always appreciated.)
Apparently - at least, I keep seeing it everywhere, on pretty hefty Substacks. Think the idea is to get the algorithmic ball rolling with a bit of shameless self-promotion... Meant to do it with this post but not sure what the etiquette is re not being the first "like"...