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To be fair, the parts written about the retirement home were endearing and also engaging. I would have welcomed more. the residents in the home were an interesting bunch - and some of them could truly be described as having one foot in the grave. One male resident who lives there described Frank's mother as '' ... on her good days she's like a crisp, clean gin and tonic.'' And another good-humoured resident has a lovely bit of banter when Frank visits. There's a good piece involving an erstwhile pop band. I could happily have stayed with these residents for most of the novel. They did sing out on the page. All-in-all, a pleasant read but it didn't live up to my expectations.

If this book appeals then try [[Cut on the Bias by Stephanie Tillotson]].