SALLY W. (thameslink) - reviewed on 4/1/2008 + 723 more book reviews

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I was hestitant to read this book because I had read several reviews that talked about Robin Pilcher moving out of his mother's shadow and emerging with his own style -- I liked his old style, and I was afraid that I might be disappointed. I worried in vain! This is a glorious book, with an "ensemble cast" -- five or six different stories, with different characters, all with a link to the renowned Edinburgh International Festival, which runs in August every year in Edinburgh Scotland which attracts celebrated artists, musicians, comedians, dancers and actors. This book reads like a Robert Altman film, think "Nashville" with a scottish burr. It is a joy, a delight to read, both funny and poignant. I recommend this book highly!

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