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A review by satyridae
The Trouble with Jenny's Ear by Oliver Butterworth
4.0
Above all else, this book is hilarious. Every page has some pithy line that made me snort or giggle. I especially adore Mr. Pearson, who gives us gems like this (the context is the kids needing to come up with 50K):
"Why, that's splendid," Mr. Pearson said. "Now we have ten dollars, a dictionary and a giant-size package of cookies. We're really making progress toward that fifty thousand, and we have two whole months to go. I don't see how we can miss."
Beyond the sardonic hilarity, it's also a fascinating snapshot of the time when the US was falling head over heels in love with technology at any cost.
A lovely book. Highly recommended. Thanks, Wendy.
"Why, that's splendid," Mr. Pearson said. "Now we have ten dollars, a dictionary and a giant-size package of cookies. We're really making progress toward that fifty thousand, and we have two whole months to go. I don't see how we can miss."
Beyond the sardonic hilarity, it's also a fascinating snapshot of the time when the US was falling head over heels in love with technology at any cost.
A lovely book. Highly recommended. Thanks, Wendy.