Major Audiobook

" I so enjoyed this story of a rigid retired military man, and how an unorthodox relationship transformed his life and how he thinks. You will be sad when the characters leave your life at the end of this book. "

" Delightful book! Enjoyed the dry sense of humor. "

" This would be a good airplane book as it was relatively calm and didn't require a lot of concentration. I love simple stories about people in the last chapters of their lives and I think the emotional responses in this book were well-wrought, but it wasn't among my favorites. "

" Even though I can't say that I was carried away by this book I found it endearing. The character development is flawless. The characters themselves could be one's own neighbours, and the scenes could have happened in any small town. "

" I hope someone turns it into a film, because it has all the right ingredients of a successful rom-com, only not with your usual young people, working their asses in advertising/publishing in Manhattan, but two old people living their semi-quiet lives in rural England. They both come with family baggage and when you add some ethnic and cultural differences ( British/Pakistani) as well, it gets even better. Lovely character, Major Pettigrew, now who should play him? Hmmm? "

" This was a quintessential British novel set in a country town where the clashes between race, economics, and ages set the problems. I greatly enjoyed all the descriptions of the gardens and watching as Major struggled to keep decorum while everyone, including his son, were against him. "

" Totally enjoyable book. I love England. I love the British. This book brought back so many memories of that dear land and I enjoyed the characters in it. "

" Good simple book about love, being color blind and making yourself happy "

" A character-driven book and slowly developed but wonderfully! A love story. "

" A sweet book, quick and relaxing read. "

" A humorous multicultural novel with some good lessons for all. I felt the book started out slowly, but picked up interest for me as I continued to read. I enjoyed this book. "

" I loved the book. I loved Major Pettigrew's dry wit. The story was good, and realistic. I hated for it to end. "

" A seriously enjoyable romping novel. thanks for the recommendation Rosie Tighe. "

" This was a very enjoyable read although a little sugar-coated at times. No more obvious than in the portrayal of the quintessential English village life and the characters that haunt it. A bit Midsomer Murder-ish without the murders! "

" I found this delightful and refreshing. A nice twist and freshness given to the otherwise traditionally staunchly stiff British. It was engaging although a bit predictable. A most pleasant and enjoyable read. "

" A friend recommended this. I read it to humor her. Was very glad I did. I see a movie in this book. Helen Simonson has a new fan. "

" I dove into this novel and swallowed it whole. The characters engaged me and I loved the wry English humor, the way the author laughed at her inventions but made you love them at the same time. "

" Great novel about diversity and love "

" Very sweet story. Testament to finding love again later in life. Also, a romantic read without being the tiniest bit explicit. "

" Great characters, elegrant prose, humor, charm--and a terrific first line. I will be buying everybody this one. "

" Read for book club. Enjoyed this quite a lot; a nice mix of romance, family and social concerns. Light, but not silly. "

" A sweet story, well written with some very funny dialogue. Very enjoyable. "

" What a lovely book! Very cute love story about an unlikely, /mature/, couple. The Major made a wonderful central character and mad me giggling often. If you had a penny for every time I said "awww" while reading this... You might be be to buy a burger ;) "

" I liked it. I like the Major's personality. his son drove me crazy (that was the point I think). I like the evolution of his relationship with Mrs. Ali and I thought the end had a good moral. "