Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

An excellent light weight book, hilariously describing the life of shy young heir Patrick - deposited with his eccentric Aunt Mame. Published in 1955 and something of a camp escapade through the 20's to the 40's. Humorously illustrating the life of a person with money. The class divide, evident in the US at this time, the hilarious escapades of Aunt Mame as the wife of a Southern heir, the put downs and repartee are all brilliant described. However, this is a light book, of no particular substance and should be enjoyed for the dry martini that it is!

Words used to describe it:
Frustrating, romp, dated, US Mitford, shallow, eerily familiar, light frothy cocktail.

Marks out of 10 - between 5 and 8 so well received in the Mame! Pun intended.

Next Book

More than just Coincidence by Julie Wasmer

Date:

27th January at 127 Harbord Street
possibly the author in attendance!

Party for Chrissie's birthday 15th January - venue to be confirmed.

Is this quick enough for you folks??? Half an hour after the dinner finished and the blog is updated - obviously didn't drink enough?