Calling Major Tom by David M. Barnett
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- Sep 26, 2021
- 1 min read
Are you in the mood for a light and charming beach read? This is one of my favourite feel-good books. If you liked the Full Monty or Billy Elliott, you will love this.
It's very English - a cast of oddballs come together and deal with a problem that has its root in a social issue. Lots of laughs perhaps the odd tea, and the plot moves along at a quick pace.
One for fans of a Man called Ove and the 100 year old Man.
- Claire
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