and decided to purchase that as well his previous book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Smart move. While these novels are quite different from each other, they both abound in wit warmth. The Curious Incident is a first-person narrative told by an autistic boy investigating the death of a neighbor’s dog. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live as an autistic person in a world filled with “normals”, Haddon let’s you in. A Spot of Bother is a family farce that will cause potentially embarassing public cackling on the part of the reader. The book’s plot revolves around a rather anxious middle-aged father and includes a gay storyline among the others that slowly spiral in to the climax. Cheers.
for a few months now, and it doesn't just hold up, it jams. I've heard the live shows are incredible, so I hope I get the chance to sample one. As I always say, don’t let your 
Jennifer Egan’s second novel. I had not read the first, but had been hearing about her and decided to take the plunge. What a joy! Her writing is at once magical and demonic, with surprises on many levels. This is a book with many twists and turns, dark and light, like the castle where most of the action takes place. Enjoy.
