Maureen and the Big One review
A Coming of Aged Book.
Maureen and the Big One is not only humorous, it is also an insightful voyage of self discovery for Maureen. After previously reading Maureen goes to Venice, I'd developed a love/hate relationship with the character's brash manner and her hilarious escapades, but the Big One sheds knew layers on Maureen's onion personality.
In this book, Jonathan has maintained all that we knew about Maureen, and yet, he has managed to bring her even more to life. He has humanised her and made her even more lovable. We see into the depth of soul, her inner doubts and fears as well as the strong will that carries her through her difficult life.
Set in Blackpool, the tale brought forth many of my own childhood memories of summer holidays in the northern seaside town, and captured all its attractions with a sharp eye and a sharper wit. It brought me many a warm smile and a few out loud, belly laughs. It's well worth a gander.
Maureen and the Big One is not only humorous, it is also an insightful voyage of self discovery for Maureen. After previously reading Maureen goes to Venice, I'd developed a love/hate relationship with the character's brash manner and her hilarious escapades, but the Big One sheds knew layers on Maureen's onion personality.
In this book, Jonathan has maintained all that we knew about Maureen, and yet, he has managed to bring her even more to life. He has humanised her and made her even more lovable. We see into the depth of soul, her inner doubts and fears as well as the strong will that carries her through her difficult life.
Set in Blackpool, the tale brought forth many of my own childhood memories of summer holidays in the northern seaside town, and captured all its attractions with a sharp eye and a sharper wit. It brought me many a warm smile and a few out loud, belly laughs. It's well worth a gander.
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