The Thoughts and Happenings of Wilfred Price, Purveyor of Superior Funerals

from foolplustime

There is a lot to like about this book: it's charming and the opening scene is very engaging. My criticisms of it stem largely from what it *doesn't* do, rather than for things it does wrong.It feels ungrounded in its setting - we're in 1924 but you'd barely know it, and the Wales we're given cou...

from kimkimkim

Huge, lengthy, wonderful descriptive writing. The story while believable is mediocre.

from joecanas

Worst book title ever... yet a very well done "small-scale" story. Quintessential fare from Europa Editions (my favorite publishing house).

from Seven.Stories.Press

I was fortunate enough to read this book after getting a copy from my internship/job. The book is a truly traditional comedy of manners, but it involves a good number of surprising twists and sometimes shocking revelations. I'm looking forward to future books in the series.

from laurieindra

Frothy light reading with one creepy plot twist. I don't hate it,and I read the whole thing in two sittings, but only recommend it for a quick read when you don't really want to think much. Not badly written, but not really special.