The Closed Circle

Jonathan Coe

A sequel to The Rotters' Club, which Andrew had been looking forward to. He did enjoy it - very much his era, it resonated for him. He strongly recommends this and The Rotters' Club and, importantly, reading them in the correct order.
Andrew 20/3/05

This is the sequel to The Rotters' Club, and it's worse. Coe is a great writer but there are some really grating things. It's sprawling but it never really comes together (unlike What A Carve Up). He spells things out rather than let the reader work it out.He's usually funny but not in this book.
Bob 6/2/05

By the same author

9th and 13th
The Dwarves of Death
The House of Sleep
The Rotters' Club
What a Carve Up!

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