Eleven days into the new year, and I'm already letting myself down in all my goals. I have just now, finally, finished my first book of the year: Rancid Pansies by James Hamilton-Paterson. This is the third (and final?) in a series about Gerald Samper, a ghostwriter and cook of disgusting food (think mice pie). The first book, Cooking with Fernet Branca, I absolutely loved. It had me cracking up all the way through, if I remember correctly. The second and this final book were still both good, but not as laugh out loud funny. I only laughed aloud twice, at the very beginning and at the very end. A nice way to start and a nice way to finish!This time the book starts after Gerry's Italy house has collapsed down the side of a mountain and he accidentally starts a rumor that the ghost of Princess Di led him and his friends to safety that night. He eventually gets the idea to forget ghostwriting and write a satirical opera about the princess with many a hijinks along the way.
Although I don't give it a 'super' rating, it does merit a 'good', and I say that's a pretty good way to start off the new year!
- Megan Leigh
2 comments:
I think it is amazing to find a book that makes you laugh out loud. You have no control even if there are people around. It is a strange feeling.
I thought the name Rancid Pansies would be great for a gay punk rock band.
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