Learning to Drive

William Norwich

A first novel about a man in NY learning to drive in his 30s, so that he can visit his parents' grave. The scenes where he is taught by a woman from work are quite amusing. The day of his driving test turns into a horrible nightmare, things become quite absurd and out of control, and the chap is able to sort things out in his head. The principal character is likeable and makes the book worth reading in spite of the absurdities.
Doreen 15/3/98

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