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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A thoroughly enjoyable book, read it in two days. The follow on book (The Regent) is also very good. Arnold Bennett at his best.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is such a good read - highly recommended.
The book tells the story of Denry Machin who, from humble beginnings,rises to fame and fortune in "The Five Towns" of Staffordshire due to his unerring abilty to spot the main chance and his willingness to take a few risks.
Although written a hundred years ago the some of the situations descibed in the book, such as the decline in the building trade, newspaper wars and the price of professional footballers, are surprisingly contemporary.
The book is written in the third person and Bennett tells the story with a cool, witty and objective view of Machin and the other personalities in this novel.
Bennett is a master at creating an interesting characters and this book is no exception. By the end of the first chapter you are completely absorbed.
The book tells the story of Denry Machin who, from humble beginnings,rises to fame and fortune in "The Five Towns" of Staffordshire due to his unerring abilty to spot the main chance and his willingness to take a few risks.
Although written a hundred years ago the some of the situations descibed in the book, such as the decline in the building trade, newspaper wars and the price of professional footballers, are surprisingly contemporary.
The book is written in the third person and Bennett tells the story with a cool, witty and objective view of Machin and the other personalities in this novel.
Bennett is a master at creating an interesting characters and this book is no exception. By the end of the first chapter you are completely absorbed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book was an easy read that was interesting and funny, with a nice ending. I think at sometime in our lives we wished we could have been Machin. Well worth the Download.
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A classic
The author gives a fascinating glimpse of life in Stoke 100 years ago. A classic rags to riches story told with humour.
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The Card
Together with Anna of the Five Towns this is my joint favourite of all of Arnold Bennetts books and I'm sure we all know a card like Denry.
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The card is Edward Henry Machin, born in Bursley, "the most ancient of the Five Towns", on "the 27th May 1867, in Brougham Street". Read more
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