I first read this book a good few years ago and my copy has survived several clear outs and one house move as I had enjoyed it and fancied reading it again. I didn’t have time pre- Christmas to read anything so I was somewhat glad it was a lightweight novel. I finished it this morning! Lightweight-yes, improbable-yes, but I still found it amusing to watch Chaz get his come-uppence. I did enjoy the ‘don’t get mad, get even’ theme. I too warmed to Earl Edward o’Toole “Tool” for short and I also connected with Rolvaag the Norwegian policeman. All characters were improbable really I suppose, including the Rolvaag’s neighbour worried about his snakes, Maureen the terminally ill lady who befriends Tool, the various women in Chaz’s life and even Joey herself. I didn’t particularly warm to her – she seemed a bit too good to be real! But none of the characters seemed real so that shouldn’t bother me! I enjoyed the slick undemanding storyline (all I can cope with at this time of year).
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