Crampton Hodnet

Barbara Pym

Barbara Pym wrote this book while serving as a nurse in the second world war. It’s hard to imagine someone write a funny book in such circumstances. But she did. Which is why I was interested in reading this book. It’s a decent novel on the then popular theme of odd romantic entanglements. The story is pretty much predictable, but still there are some moments in the book when you can’t keep from smiling. I would certainly try more of her books in the future. Any recommendations?