- Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (30 May 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140180176
- ISBN-13: 978-0140180176
- Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 12.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 85,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the day he first saw the smoke of the Five Towns, Edward Henry Machin was destined for fame. He forged his way into a scholarship and into the Municipal Ball. He wheeled and dealed through the length and breadth of the Five Towns and Llandudno. By the author of "The Grand Babylon Hotel".
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Bennett was fascinated by the interesting-ness of ordinary things and people, and his wry observations of the rise and rise of Edward Henry Machin (whose mother saved a certain number of seconds each day by calling him Denry) is probably the best introduction to his work. Denry is a can-do character whose optimism shines through the thick Stoke smoke. Impulsive and generous, Denry triumphs over the petty provincial pride of his superiors. He dares and wins. Bennett was also a student of transition, and was keenly aware of the contrasts of the generations, and the passing of one era. The Card is fun; my all time favourite light novel
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Arnold Bennett was fine writer, and his more light-hearted novels, like this one, are delights. The only reason I don't give this five stars is that it's a bit episodic, in keeping with the magazine serialization from which it sprang; I like even more the sequel, also about Mr. Machin, called The Regent.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Brilliantly written, very funny clever story, just as entertaining as the film. I will probably read it over and over again. If you enjoy classic humour you will love this story.
Excellent 2nd hand copy, very good value for money and swift delivery.
Excellent 2nd hand copy, very good value for money and swift delivery.
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