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4.44 AVERAGE
4.44 AVERAGE
I read this British, 1960s novella because it was recommended by one of my favourite podcasts: Backlisted. I did enjoy it but it is definitely written from a very 1960s male sensibility. I would say that the women in this book are treated very badly by their creator but, then, so are the men. A short book that definitely kept me reading but, at times I found somewhat sentimental. The author creates a very vivid portrait of what it means to be a compulsive gambler.
I applaud Alexander Baron for having the ability to create such a devastatingly humorous book such as "The Lowlife". The sloth, hedonism, and frankness of the main character is not such a far cry from Lord Henry of "The Picture of Dorian Gray". I enjoyed this book for the simplicity of the plot and its characters. The children are children, the adults are adults. The characters are not unlike the ones many would find living on their block or, in my case, in their apartment building. In the middle of it is Harryboy, a middle-aged bachelor who loves gambling with money and, in a sense, with lives. "The Lowlife" will appeal to those who enjoy memoirs or autobiographical fiction that does more than tell a story, but tells an adventure. It is an easy read, and a good one as well.
Being generous with my stars and giving a full five for The Lowlife. Absolutely brilliant writing.
Harryboy Boas, a simple man who lives a day to day existence. Happy to read his life away and place bets at the dog races.
Until a new family moves into the shared house he lives in.......
Harryboy Boas, a simple man who lives a day to day existence. Happy to read his life away and place bets at the dog races.
Until a new family moves into the shared house he lives in.......