Chris

As a fan of Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster books I read this homage with some trepidation, whilst the characters, ridiculous social situations and references to previous misadventures are all there. This is a very charming addition to the series, however it has a few allusions that burst the safe bubble of J&W's universe and may jar with some fans. I enjoyed it, understanderbly the wit is not the same, but still some good laughs.

It's a second world war resistance story in a Paris consumed by Surrealist art come to life. Fantastical creations plucked from art and scribbled across the page in a page turning adventure. It ook a me a few pages to get my brain into gear, but once I got my perspective on the world and found my footing I thoroughly enjoyed it. Exquisite Corpse.

Excellent mix of horror and thriller. Very much a book that belongs in its time without becoming dated. An interesting mix of characters and a plot that weaves a web of horrific wickedness. I wish I'd read it quicker but it was a bit heavy to be my cart around book.

Almost like Roald Dhal's tales of the unexpected but from an Irish pen and with a twenty first century slant, and smoking. Oh and swearing with a beautifully crude, descriptive and at times poetic use of language.

As a summary of a long career, this feels very brie and lacks depth once it hits the eighties. The takeaway is don't deal make any deals with Simon without a lawyer present and witnesses.