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Tash
6th January 2006, 18:35
Comedy genre, totally, absolutely, no question!!
ISBN: 0-7493-1352-8


I read this book for the first time whilst on holiday in Tunisia and was laughing so much I ended up having to read it aloud to the people sitting near me!! The Germans there were in hysterics.

Anyhoo....

I'm sure you all remember Sue Townsend from her Adrian Mole series. Forget them! Yes, they were very good but this book is the ultimate in comedy.

In a nutshell, the Royal Family are kicked out of Buckingham Palace. They are sent to live on a council estate in the Midlands.

Prince Charles ends up in prison, Diana has an affair with a slob, Phillip refuses to leave his bed, the corgis become rebels and join up with the local 'doggie gang' and the Queen ends up queuing for the dole!

Seriously, it is hilarious from start to finish and with the delicious wit of Sue Townsend, I guarantee you'll not read this without a grin.

Cerridwen
6th January 2006, 18:39
That sounds hilarious, have to have a look for that one :D

Michelle
6th January 2006, 18:43
Oh my goodness.. another one to look out for!
I'm going to need much bigger book shelves soon!

Anonymous
6th January 2006, 18:45
LOL Michelle, me too !!!

I thought having Tash as a book loving friend was bad enough..... :wink: , but now I see this book obsession of mine getting even worse, hehehe :mrgreen:

Inanna
6th January 2006, 18:57
I loved the Adrian Mole books and have been meaning to grab this one too, thanks for the review :D