The Man I think I know- Mike Gayle
Danny has just been informed that as he is not able to show that he has
been seeking a job his employment benefit is being cut. He’s been out of
work for three years and has lost the will. Before that he had menial job
after job where invariably he was sacked. James was a successful
businessman and MP before his “incident”. Now he lives at home with his
parents as they fel he is unable to care for himself since the fire showed
his vulnerability. Danny is desperate for money hence work finds a job in
a care home- hes doesnt really care but its something and finds he
doesn't mind doing it. James’s daughter Martha has bought her parents a
holiday for their anniversary however this means leaving James, so they
investigate places he could stay- much to his annoyance. He arrives at the
care home counting the days down until he can go back to his safe and
secure routine. Whilst there he thinks he sees someone he was at school
with. James and Martha both went to a highly prestigious boarding school
, so when James mentions this MArtha thinks, as usual, James must have
got mixed up. How could someone from such a prestigious school be
working as a carer? What transpires is magical. I won’t spoil this other
than to say even a few pages in this has all the hallmarks of Mike’s
books- wonderful characters and a plot written from the heart to
restore your faith in human nature. A touching emotive read that
had me smiling, crying and everything in between. Stunning.
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