3/5
A couple of neat stories thrown in amidst a lot of forgettable ones. Wish this collection had a bit more substance to it. Author's obvious middle class voice permeates - "Yes I need to shop on a budget; that's why I'm in Waitrose."
3/5
A couple of neat stories thrown in amidst a lot of forgettable ones. Wish this collection had a bit more substance to it. Author's obvious middle class voice permeates - "Yes I need to shop on a budget; that's why I'm in Waitrose."

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