Part of my challenge to release some of my favourite books ever.

Dixon has a job in an academic department he doesn't fit into, teaching a subject he despises, and is in an accidental relationship he can't get out of with the miserable Margaret. His disastrous progress makes me laugh out loud every time I read and re-read this brilliant book.

Sent to 4evagreen as a UK Wishlist Tag. I hope you enjoy the book. :)

Book arrived safely and was waiting for me when I got in from work. I look forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing.

Jim Dixon is a junior history lecturer in a provincial English university coming towards the end of his first year under the evasive Professor Welch. However, Jim has not really made a good impression during his time there and is worried as to whether he will be retained for the up coming academic year. He has also befriended the neurotic Margaret, one of his colleagues, who attempted suicide after a previous relationship failed. One evening whilst at the family home of the Professor Welch Jim is introduced to their artist son Bertrand and his girlfriend Christine. Suddenly Jim's seemingly ordered life begins to unravel with at time comic results.

Personally I found this a well crafted novel with well drawn out characters and whilst it did not actually make me laugh out loud it did on numerous occasions to smile which can be no bad thing. As such I will certainly be on the look out by other works by the author.

Spotted this on a wishlist so moving along. Sorry it has taken a while.

Thank you so much 4evagreen for this book from my wishlist, the little card and the bonus book :-) Will add this to my bookshelf and read when I get the inclination!