Wednesday 22 May 2013

Porterhouse Blue - Tom Sharpe 1974 **** 1/2


As someone who works in one of the older Cambridge Colleges I can relate to this book in so many ways. It's witty, smart, and above all completely hits the nail on the head with regards to what goes on inside the Colleges. Porterhouse is obviously a 'subtle' nod towards Peterhouse, describing it almost to a tee with a satirical snigger. I just found this book very clever, and there were several parts (including a chapter about escaping contraceptives up a chimney) that had tears of laughter rolling down my face. Hilarious. Will be lending this to friends and recommending it to even more.

Started 21st May
Finished 22nd May

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