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kegifford's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A funny, dark novel that shows old age as full of vitality, complexity and quirky behavior, without flinching away from its disappointments and losses.
sandeestarlite's review
5.0
Aaaaah - reading this series is like coming home. You are welcomed into Aldous Jones life as he is on his decline into old age. It isn't pretty and he refuses to accept it. I think the book jacket describes him as growing old disgracefully. Along the way he loses his teeth, falls in love and rediscovers art.
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