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A Spot of Bother (Vintage)
by Mark Haddon
from Vintage

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• I Was "Bothered" Just a "Spot"...
  I was "bothered" just a "spot" by Mark Haddon's latest offering, and for the longest time I couldn't figure out why. Was the book funny? Yes, in quite a few parts. Did the book seem to portray flawed and fully human characters? Yes. Was the book engaging, plot-wise? Yes, very much so!
  So why didn't I like it, or at least like it enough to give it more than 3 stars? Maybe it's because I'm an American and was confused by all the British slang. Maybe I got a little discombobulated trying to keep up with... more info

• Nicely written but sags in the middle
  I read "A Spot of Bother" ostensibly for the purpose of airport entertainment and had not read Haddon's debut work "A Curious Incident" The good in this book as that the narrative flows effortlessly, and the voices of each character, especially around the wedding near the end is creative and enjoyable. Haddon has genuine sympathy for his characters and their various foibles. Detracting from it is that through the middle of the book George's voice is monotonous and depressing and the portrayal of Jamie the... more info

• One very funny book
  This is one of the funniest books I have read in a long while. Mark Hadden has a great touch in pointing out the bizarre in every day life, in an appropriately understated way. Other reviewer have covered the stories and characters, so what I would add is that I found this book much funnier (laugh out lout funny) than some of the other reviewers.

• Stuck with me for a long time...
  This book just had me. I have sooo much in common with the daughter. It's got a lot going on with the various family members but you become attached to each one of them and I always felt really concerned about how they were doing and where they were. Mark Haddon is a fabulous writer. I immediately gave it to my father when I was done with it and he loved it as well. I will be looking for more of his work.

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