Others have described this book as "cute" or "charming" and I can't disagree. It definitely is those things. While an enjoyable enough read, I don't think it's something that will stick with me. It tells the story of the intercultural romance between a retired major and a shopkeeper of Pakistani descent. It goes through the typical building of the romance (albeit made more interesting with quirky characters), the typical obstacle to true love, and then [spoiler alert] ultimate fruition of the characters' romantic goals. Reading this book won't change your life, but it isn't a bad way to spend a few evenings. Simonson draws a compelling portrait of a rural English community, allowing you to enter an alternate reality for a few hours (unless of course you live in rural England).
3/5 Stars
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