Book Review
Oct. 22nd, 2009 10:41 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kenjariA Curious Earth
by Gerard Woodward
This is the final installment in Woodward's series about the Jones family, in which he follows Aldous Jones through the final few years of his life. At the opening of the book, Aldous is living alone following the deaths of his wife Colette and eldest son Janus. Aldous at first sinks into alcoholism and depression, but after recovering from a serious health crisis, he emerges back into the business of living. Aldous' pursuit of both direction and companionship is both moving and hilarious. Woodward expertly combines comedy and poignancy in this examination of old age.
by Gerard Woodward
This is the final installment in Woodward's series about the Jones family, in which he follows Aldous Jones through the final few years of his life. At the opening of the book, Aldous is living alone following the deaths of his wife Colette and eldest son Janus. Aldous at first sinks into alcoholism and depression, but after recovering from a serious health crisis, he emerges back into the business of living. Aldous' pursuit of both direction and companionship is both moving and hilarious. Woodward expertly combines comedy and poignancy in this examination of old age.
