Signs of the Times by Bob Carr
Robert Carr has written a book containing many hidden messages and nuances hidden within the simple style of the writing, which refer to salient and important observations. The observant reader will notice and interpret them, thereby adding to the enjoyment of the book.
The author is skilled in writing in dialect and accents. There are good detailed descriptions of places and human behaviour, and there is a feeling of nostalgia for the pre-war way of life in the country. New characters are introduced regularly throughout the story, resulting in many interwoven threads and an impressive cast.
The police and environmental health inspectors are depicted as slightly ridiculous, while the law-abiding community is portrayed as humorous, hard working and down-to-earth. The victims are all people who have caused unnecessary harm or disturbance to the general community, and include members of the establishment. The main character maintains an air of mystery and the author gives the reader only brief glimpses into his past and the experiences that have resulted in his crusade against injustice and inconsiderate behaviour. This is a good story written with a wry humour reminiscent of the style of Tom Sharpe.
The author is skilled in writing in dialect and accents. There are good detailed descriptions of places and human behaviour, and there is a feeling of nostalgia for the pre-war way of life in the country. New characters are introduced regularly throughout the story, resulting in many interwoven threads and an impressive cast.
The police and environmental health inspectors are depicted as slightly ridiculous, while the law-abiding community is portrayed as humorous, hard working and down-to-earth. The victims are all people who have caused unnecessary harm or disturbance to the general community, and include members of the establishment. The main character maintains an air of mystery and the author gives the reader only brief glimpses into his past and the experiences that have resulted in his crusade against injustice and inconsiderate behaviour. This is a good story written with a wry humour reminiscent of the style of Tom Sharpe.
ISBN: 978 1 906050 17 7
Hardback with dust jacket
234mm x 156mm
256 pages
Published: 3rd August 2007
Hardback with dust jacket
234mm x 156mm
256 pages
Published: 3rd August 2007
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