Robin Jenkins Childish Things Paperback Book
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Further Details Title: Childish Things Condition: New EAN: 9781841952284 ISBN: 9781841952284 Edition: Main Publisher: Canongate Books Format: Paperback Release Date: 05/02/2002 Item Height: 199mm Item Length: 130mm Item Width: 17mm Item Weight: 210g Author: Robin Jenkins Language: English ISBN-10: 1841952281 Description: Satirical and yet compassionate, Childish Things begins with a funeral at which Gregor McLeod, a retired school-master aged 72, is mourning the death of his wife Kate. It soon becomes evident, however, that McLeod has been something of a womaniser and, despite his very recent (and heartfelt) bereavement, is being pursued by an assortment of attractive women. Jenkins proceeds to explore McLeod's adventurous escapades with these ladies both at home and abroad. The result is a tremendously compelling comic novel which retains all the sharpness, wit and pace that is customary from Jenkins, combined with a mellow, wry wisdom that never fails to entertain. His central theme, do we ever outgrow 'childish things'?, is explored with captivating insight and delicious humour. This is a gloriously readable novel from a consummate storyteller. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Fiction Release Year: 2002 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
