This group has been together for a long time, but they must overcome thier history on this one last day together. " This Booker prize winning title, tells the tale of four friends on a journey to fulfill the last request of one of thier mates. " I loved this novel (and really enjoyed the film based on it-with Ray Winstone, Helen Mirren, et al.). " Hard to get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. It's an interesting look at the changing social dynamics of working class london, and the unspoken tension and issues between several bar buddies as they give their regards to a deceased friend. " A moving tribute to the lifespan of a friendship for several bar patrons. I can't for the life of me understand how this came to win a Booker Prize. Heck, didn't those script writers do a good job with the flimsy material in this book? And what a disappointment the book turned out to be. " This one's been hanging around on my shelf for some time, and I finally decided to read it after seeing the movie. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.
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