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From the outside looking in, it was amusing how the author creatively invoked her own, stirring comments (in parentheses) within the storyline; it made for an entertaining read. Easily mesmerised by the goings-on with a cast of off-center characters, each one quirkier than the next, there was no end in sight to this hilarious light-hearted romp.
The main characters, Edna and Genevieve commanded the spotlight; they were well-drawn. It was unpredictable where their capers might lead them next. Hi ...more
The main characters, Edna and Genevieve commanded the spotlight; they were well-drawn. It was unpredictable where their capers might lead them next. Hi ...more
Another hilarious British satire for lovers of Fawlty Towers. In this third installment of the series where our house on Curmudgeon Avenue is the delightfully snarky narrator, we are treated once again to all our favorite characters, and this time with a strong helping of tongue in cheek jokes at French customs. Genevieve “yes, of course we get fresh bread twice a day” is a hoot.
Ricky Ricketts, one of my favorite characters in the series shows up (view spoiler) ...more
Ricky Ricketts, one of my favorite characters in the series shows up (view spoiler) ...more
What can I say about a book that gives new meaning to the phrase, “dropping the kids off in the pool?” (No spoilers here!) Yes, the nincompoops are back at it, and the House is not shy in its complaints about the lot of them.
We now know that Matteo is not an elephant detective, a fraud investigator, or a stalker, but the adopted son of Genevieve, and he is desperate to find her. Alas, she has escaped to France with Edna. But Matteo remains hopeful she will return. He purchases the house next doo ...more
We now know that Matteo is not an elephant detective, a fraud investigator, or a stalker, but the adopted son of Genevieve, and he is desperate to find her. Alas, she has escaped to France with Edna. But Matteo remains hopeful she will return. He purchases the house next doo ...more
I know I’m repeating myself, but Great British (Manchester) humor continues.
The number one Curmudgeon Avenue house continues to humor us with the stories about its inhabitants, and especially with its opinion about them and everything that happens.
The laughing continues along: with Edna and Genevieve that are spending special times in France and not necessarily talking in French with or without the help of a phrasebook, with Harold and Edna that are past the honeymoon phase, the trio Ricky- Gemm ...more
The number one Curmudgeon Avenue house continues to humor us with the stories about its inhabitants, and especially with its opinion about them and everything that happens.
The laughing continues along: with Edna and Genevieve that are spending special times in France and not necessarily talking in French with or without the help of a phrasebook, with Harold and Edna that are past the honeymoon phase, the trio Ricky- Gemm ...more
This is the book I was most looking forward to reading. Book One, Curmudgeon Avenue (#1 The Terraced House Diaries) develops the characters, and tells the story in the style of "Well, it's like this now, and I'll tell you how it got that way later", which left me with lots of unanswered questions about Edna and Genevieve - although mostly about Genevieve!
Book Two, The Harold and Edith Adventures: Curmudgeon Avenue Book Two concentrates mainly on the lives of Harold and Edith, as you'd expect, bu ...more
Book Two, The Harold and Edith Adventures: Curmudgeon Avenue Book Two concentrates mainly on the lives of Harold and Edith, as you'd expect, bu ...more
