Inconceivably Funny! (Inconceivable - Ben Elton)

Member Name: jenki2

Product:	Inconceivable - Ben Elton
Date:	30/08/09 (6 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Laugh out loud funny, Great Storyline

Disadvantages: None... I can think of

Quick Review::

A beautifully poignant Romantic Comedy from Ben Elton. This novel is written in an "Adrian Mole Diary" style and follows Sam and Lucy in their desperate quest for a child. This is full of laugh out loud gags, no really, I found myself chuckling out loud on quite a few occasions but it's not without a few tear-jerking moments, failed IVF treatments, betrayal, jealousy. Its a very easy read and a very enjoyable one too!


Detailed Review:: *SLIGHT PLOT SPOILERS*


Inconceivable follows the lives of Sam and Lucy a couple desperate for their first child. The books alternates between the couples diaries recording their day-to-day lives. This forms the basis for the entire book and although the only insight we get into their lives is through the diaries it is more than enough and works really well. Sam works at the BBC as a producer and Lucy works at a talent management agency.

The diaries showcase the different methods and approaches they take in their quest for conception; romping on hills, the every day method, etc, etc. It also gives us an insight into their lives and their colleagues which is extremely important given the diary approach to the book. Obviously the books leads up to the inevitable will they, won't they have a baby, but I am not spoiling that here :)

Even though the topic of the book is extremely senstive to many readers it is very well written. The comedic aspect is very tastefully done and you genuinely feel for the main characters. As i said i found myself laughing out loud and also wiping back the tears throughout.

So inclusion I thoroughly recommend this book, it is quite a lengthy read at 367 pages but also very easy to read.

Summary: Really poignant, funny, romantic book from Ben Elton!