2 Books Like The English

As a cat lover, I was intrigued by this book, when I found it from another source. I wanted to try it and bought it straight away. It was a lovely story, but unfortunately, heart breaking at times, especially the end. I could not believe the tenacity of the cat character and it was amazing that the animal went unnamed throughout the piece. Still, it is a good read, but hold your breath if there is a touch of sensitivity in the reader.

I read this book as a teenager in the years it was released and I remember enjoying it very much. The story was immersive, about someone from the 1950s wanting to be a film star in Hollywood, and going out and getting her dream to come true. But there is a nasty twist, and the dream never comes to fruition. It brought back fond memories for me, and it took me a long while to find this work (as I wanted to re-read it). It is worth the effort, and good for a teenage audience. I only re-read it because it was something I'd remembered and enjoyed very much.