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Farhana Faruq
Jan 30, 2016 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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This started off slowly and I didn't much care for the parts about the cat, but half way through it got much better. By the time I finished the book I was happy I read it. It's about an ex-barrister, now homeless and an alcoholic. I really liked the characters and how real they felt and how much friendship can impact lives.

Not one of Courtnay's best but enjoyable enough.
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Jocelyn
Dec 18, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition