CDJ

 Dec 17th, 2008 at 12:09:39 hrs

I have always admired the award-winning author Rose Tremain, but her new novel The Road Home is the one that has given me the most pleasure. The tale of Lev, a middle aged Polish migrant worker, who comes to London after losing both his job and his wife, is both moving and funny. It's a marvellous take on modern Britain where foreign workers on scant wages toil away in the kitchens of posh restaurants in London and asparagus fields in Norfolk, whilst at the other end of the scale celebrity culture rules. Lev is a good man and a heroic hard worker. As he struggles to earn enough money to send home to his mother who looks after his little girl, he is helped by unexpected acts of kindness from a cast of diverse and entirely uncliched characters. Beautifully written, I love this book, it's is an uplifting read and highly recommended. Thanks, CDJ.

hankjmatt

 Jun 18th, 2009 at 06:33:05 hrs

The only thing I am struggling with is the way the author dealt with the death of Lewis' mother - it didn't feel right. The emotion and sentiment that you go through when you lose someone that close was missing. Yes he withdraws into himself, but there was so much further the author could have taken it - I guess it must be hard if you haven't lost someone close to you. club penguin

GarryWertu

 Jun 26th, 2009 at 11:24:11 hrs

For me, it was a struggle to get in to, but once I had the first few chapters under my belt, it was easy. The only thing I am struggling with is the way the author dealt with the death of Lewis' mother - it didn't feel right. (aluminum car jack and scissor floor jack)

GarryWert

 Jun 8th, 2009 at 18:50:38 hrs

Lev is a good man and a heroic hard worker. As he struggles to earn enough money to send home to his mother who looks after his little girl, he is helped by unexpected acts of kindness from a cast of diverse and entirely uncliched characters. (forex currency trading and forex tutorial)

chrisawalik

 May 23rd, 2009 at 11:18:12 hrs

Lev is a good man and a heroic hard worker. As he struggles to earn enough money to send home to his mother who looks after his little girl, he is helped by unexpected acts of kindness from a cast of diverse and entirely uncliched characters. ( affordable college education , online bachelor degree and associate degree online )

chrisawalik

 May 23rd, 2009 at 11:18:46 hrs

I am struggling with is the way the author dealt with the death of Lewis' mother - it didn't feel right. The emotion and sentiment that you go through when you lose someone that close was missing. Yes he withdraws into himself, ( buy university degree and accredited degree program )

Irene

 Oct 11th, 2008 at 23:07:48 hrs

I am currently reading The chub Outkast and I am enjoying it. For me, it was a struggle to get in to, but once I had the first few chapters under my belt, it was easy. The only thing I am struggling with is the way the author dealt with the death of Lewis' mother - it didn't feel right. The emotion and sentiment that you go through when you lose someone that close was missing. Yes he withdraws into himself, but there was so much further the author could have taken it - I guess it must be hard if you haven't lost someone close to you.

I am currently reading The chub Outkast and I am enjoying it. For me, it was a struggle to get in to, but once I had the first few chapters under my belt, it was easy. The only thing I am struggling with is the way the author dealt with the death of Lewis' mother - it didn't feel right. The emotion and sentiment that you go through when you lose someone that close was missing. Yes he withdraws into himself, but there was so much further the author could have taken it - I guess it must be hard if you haven't lost someone close to you.

zoe

 Oct 30th, 2008 at 11:19:59 hrs

I was surprised Pedals and Ponies by Kenseio Han did not make it onto the list but never the less there were some great titles up for this award.

Carol D

 Oct 8th, 2008 at 22:29:42 hrs

What a great line up!