Vintage Stuff - Tom Sharpe

I read that Tom Sharpe is considered to be 'a truly English humorist'. The lampooning of the Establishment and middle and upper-class figures of authority, endears him to those who would love to take a pot shot at the puffed up ladies and gentlemen who don the crown of self-importance. When the crown slips and they lose their way, Sharpe is just the man to point them back in our direction for a delightful lambasting. The worst amongst them are fair game, are they not? The author is probably best known for his farcical and highly unlikely tales, usually set in educational establishments, most notably public schools. He was educated at Lancing College and ...  Read the complete review

I find myself able to read this book over and over again, and I never seem able to stop myself laughing out loud. The whole idea of someone who takes every single thing said to him absolutely literally... a truly amazing character creates havoc wherever he goes... I'd like to go into some of these things, but wouldn't want to spoil the storyline for anyone. The amusing events never seem to stop. Just make sure you plan on having a free afternoon, because you won't be wanting to put this down. ...  Read the complete review