Comments on: Love, Let Me Not Hunger, Paul Gallico

By: Simon T

Simon T — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:45:43 +0000

This review is hilarious, Jenny! I was thinking of reading this (and, to be honest, I still might) because I like Paul Gallico when he’s being dark – Love of Seven Dolls was so brilliant – and I didn’t much enjoy Jennie, because it was all a bit sickly sweet for me. He does seem to be quite versatile… Coronation and Mrs. Harris are delights, but I have a soft spot for the dark side, clearly…

By: eva merrick

eva merrick — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:55:37 +0000

Another author you would probably like is Nevil Shute. On the Beach is his apocalyptic novel about nuclear disaster, but he’s written so many absolutely wonderful books about wonderful people: A Town Like Alice, Trustee from the Toolroom, Pied Piper. You’d really like him.

By: P Sills

P Sills — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:50:49 +0000

You evidently have never read “The Zoo Gang”, “Scruffy” or “Matilda” just to mention a few. The thing I remember most about Paul Gallico’s books is laughing until my sides almost split. The guy was magical. The Mrs. ‘Arris series was also hilarious.

When I was first introduced to his books I was a military wife in a bad marriage living overseas and despartely homesick. I read to stave off the homesickness as well as for entertainment. For me, Gallico’s books were a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean. I was transported to another place, a place of humor and kindness, and I didn’t want it to end.

I hope you’ll read these books, that is if you can find them. They are well worth the read. And have a box of tissues ready – you’ll laugh till you cry. They’re right up there with “The General Danced At Dawn” and James Herriot’s books – “All Creatures Great and Small”, etc. Great reads all ! ! !

ENJOY!