I was lucky enough to be sent a copy of Eva Rice’s The Misinterpretation of Tara Jupp (2013), alongside which was included a lovely note from the author herself, hoping I’d enjoy it. Well, I did – it is everything that is splendid and lovely and jolly and fun, even while taking you on a trek through the emotions.
My full thoughts are over on Vulpes Libris today, but quickly – if you’ve ever hoped that Nancy Mitford were alive and well and writing 21st-century novels, then this is as close as you’re going to get.
Simon, I enjoyed your review, I think I might like Eva Rice's books, especially right now with an inspection of the school where I work looming, lots of extra paperwork and panicking… But I am unreasonably disturbed by the legs on the cover of the book. I don't know why, I'm sure they're very nice legs and their owner likes them. Perhaps it's the conjuction of legs and that skirt… Anyway, I might have to start with one of her other novels until I can overcome my leg anxiety.
By which I mean – I could do with a comfort read at the moment. Also, I am not actually a pervert. As you were.
I love the different ways in which I could interpret those final three words!
It may comfort you to know that there are, I think, a few different covers available – some rather more legless (literally). Or you could just go with Lost Art of Keeping Secrets, which has a v chick-litty cover but is brilliant.
I'm sure we recognise that Helen is using the phrase "As you were" to mean "explanation over" ! My estimate is that the young lady in the picture is 6' 3" and about 7 stone
I obviously saw this the same time as you Si
Oops!
I shouldn't post comments before I drink at least a bucketful of coffee. I didn't mean to cast aspersions! :) Grovel.
I was wondering if you'd review this! I read The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets and loved it, aeons ago, and bought a copy of this when it came out in paperback. Of course I haven't got around to reading it yet, but I don't doubt I will.
It's every bit as lovely as the other! It shouldn't have taken me so long to read it – if I'd been able to fit it in my bag, it'd have been read quicker!
Dear Simon, love the review but how can you bear to use the word "chunkster"! It makes "blog" almost respectable.
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Thank you! And yes, I can see your point ;)