Review: "The Lodger" by Drew Gummerson — A Joyful Celebration of Simple Routines
Summary
A review of Drew Gummerson's novel "The Lodger," which follows Honza, a gay writer, who takes in a lodger named Andy. The book is praised for its charm and joyfulness, finding pleasure in simple routines, with stylistic comparisons to 1950s/1960s 'kitchen sink' novels.
Source
bskyReview: "The Lodger" by Drew Gummerson — A Joyful Celebration of Simple Routinesdavesbookblog-daja.blogspot.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis is a charming and joyous book which affirms the pleasure that can be found in the simple routines of life.
There were moments when the style reminded me of 'kitchen sink' novels from the 1950s and 1960s such as The Lowlife by Alexander Baron and a couple of slim novels by Wolf Mankowitz: Make Me an Offer and A Kid for Two Farthings.
Andy is childlike in his simple pleasures: he eats baked beans on toast, watches telly, drinks beer.
You might also wanna read
Andrew Sean Greer delivers another funny, poignant, and delightful novel
Revisiting Queer History: George Whitmore's "Nebraska" Reissue Translates 1950s Gay Coming-of-Age for Modern Readers
A review and analysis of George Whitmore's reissued novel "Nebraska," originally published by Grove Press in 1987. The article examines how
lareviewofbooks.org·11d ago:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/Saturn-Returning-Kim-Narby-050826-tout-f230d26762b94952a170eddec545344b.jpg)
Erin Narby on How Gossip Inspired Her Debut Novel 'Saturn Returning' and the Complexities of Queer Friendship
Author Erin Narby shares how her debut novel 'Saturn Returning' was inspired by a Hinge match's gossip about a friend breaking off an engage
People.com·1mo ago
Andrew Scott and George MacKay to Voice Lead Roles in Russell Tovey's Audible Original Novel 'Starlings'
Andrew Scott and George MacKay will lead the voice cast for Russell Tovey's debut novel "Starlings," being published as an Audible Original.
Deadline·1mo ago
Understanding Why Men Often Struggle to Maintain Friendships as They Age
The article explores why some men struggle to maintain friendships as they age, examining the phenomenon of male friendship decline and offe
theatlantic.com·3mo ago
How Love Island USA's Bryce and Trinity Became a Jane Austen-Style Romance
A Vulture writer argues that Love Island USA couple Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum are reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel, comparing their
vulture.com·10d ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.