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Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

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Unless you have grown up with Adrian Mole over the last 25 plus years, you may not get as much out of this book as you would otherwise. I'm not sure that if you haven't read all of the previous Adrian Mole books from The Secret Diary onwards, that you would necessarily appreciate the tragedy and hilarity that is Adrian Mole. Having said that, this book was more melancholic than any of the others, addressing some serious life issues, but with a few laugh out loud moments thrown in.

Confirms that there is a little bit of Adrian Mole in all of us.

Highly recommend to those who have previously been acquainted with Adrian Mole.

The best novel I've read in ages. There are some brilliant characteristions in this book. My favourite is Bernard Hopkins, a wonderful comic creation. I highly recommend this book, indeed. But then, I am a bit biased, I love ALL of the Mole diaries, and long may they continue. (I sincerely hope Moley doesn't die). I personally hope Sue is at the keyboard knocking out another installment).

Poor Adrian suffers marital, financial and health problems. Will he survive cancer and will son Glen get out of Afghanistan alive? This is actually a work of humor, continuing the travails of our oblivious yet kind friend.

I'm a huge fan of UK writer Sue Townsend and her Adrian Mole series is the best. This title, Adrian Mole The Prostrate Years, says it all. For those who've followed Adrian from his first book, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Age 13 3/4, this is an older Adrian, suffering from cancer. How can that be funny? Sue Townsend manages and so does Adrian.
For American readers, they might find Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction a particularly sharp and amusing read.Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years
Adrian Mole And the Weapons of Mass Destruction

I got hooked on the Adrian Mole series years ago when picked up the first book in an airport in London. Sue Townsend has developed the character of Adrian Mole so that you can just about picture him and point him out at a party. Because the books start when he is young and the different characters run throughout the series, ending with this one "Adrian Mole: THe Prostrate Years", they are best rest in order. It is difficult not to laugh at how Adrian seriously deals with life. This last book, even though it deals partially with cancer, is as funny and entertaining as the others. If you like English humor, you will loves these books.

This book of Adrian Mole in his later years does not quite make it when compared to the others. There are some funny and amusing events but Adrian ends up looking like a bit of a tragic figure that you can no longer feel sorry for

I am sure the residents of Stockholm thought I was a lunatic, sitting in cafes by myself, reading this book and laughing out loud. It was the funniest book I have read in ages - simply hysterical. I have been recommending this book and giving it out as gifts ever since. It's good medicine. Read it!

Dear Adrian,
My second letter to you. I hope you're feeling better my friend because I'm not prepared to let you go. It is in fact with much anticipation that I wait to read your next Diary*. I also read your (brevis) Literary CV with interest and, with all due respect (forgive me Adrian, perhaps I'm being unappreciative of your efforts) I think that it would be a brilliant idea to have the Diaries published instead, all of them. Why don't you ask "that Sue Townsend" for some help about that? (like I suggested in my previous letter, also via Amazon; she is very well known in the trade for helping out unsuccessful but gifted authors like yourself). Because you see, I feel that without realising it, you have produced some fantastic work with the Diaries, and everybody should know about you!

As I said, I'm really looking forward to your next Diary Adrian. Please send it to me as soon as it is finished. You are such a special person. You have kept me company for so many years, I have laughed with gusto, and often had a lump in my throat reading about your depressing moments. And trust me, I think that if you decide to publish your Diaries (please contact Sue Townsend), they will be a HUGE success! (This could lead to hordes of women at your feet begging you to marry them, and you could easily forget about your marital problems).

My best regards to your family and a big hug to you, my best wishes for a long and healthy life! From your affectionate reader

I LOVE BOOKS X

*Although he has never mentioned me in his Diaries (at my request), Adrian & I go back a long time, we met in Leicester years ago and we share our love for books.

Does anyone know when will this book be available in the US (kindle, audio or paper?)

I love the Adrian Mole series and was looking forward to the lastest instalment ever since I read that Sue was writing another book. While on the whole I likeed the book it had some inaccuracies which made me feel that the book may have been rushed.

Things I didn't like are: Pandora is 3 months older than Adrian (remember in the earlier books Adrian laments the fact that he is going out with an older women) - surely there should have been some mention of Pandora's birthday. If he wasn't invited then there would have been ample fodder for Adrian to outpour in his diary if he was invited and if he was invited why no entry. I can not imagine a women like Pandora not marking her 40th birthday without some milestone. Then George, Adrian and Pauline attended Stick Insect's funeral where we learn that George was the love of her life. If this is right why in the second book did she end up marrying Maxwell House's father who was flushed with Middle Eastern money? What happened to the "new dog"? Adrian Mole books always feature antics of the dog - what happened there why no mention? Finally I never felt it was right that William Mole should disapeared completely from the story since Weapons of Mass Distruction. Surely Adrian would have had some contact over the years and surely William would get in touch with Adrian on his birthday's or Christmas.

While these things above niggled me there is still lots to like about this book. I did miss the fact that the booo contained less of Adrian's literary writings but I guess this can be explained by the fact that Adrian is ill. I like the ending full of hope but most of all Sue please tell us WHAT is in Bert Baxter's chest!!