12th
Oct
Oct
Today I’m
excited to participate in the blog tour of ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ by Tuomas
Kyrö. ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ was published on September 21st 2017.
excited to participate in the blog tour of ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ by Tuomas
Kyrö. ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ was published on September 21st 2017.
The Book:
For fans
and readers of ‘The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Stepped Out Of The Window And
Dissapeared’ by Jonas Jonasson, ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ by
Rachel Joyce and ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.
and readers of ‘The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Stepped Out Of The Window And
Dissapeared’ by Jonas Jonasson, ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ by
Rachel Joyce and ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.
The Grump,
at eighty years old, is more focused on death than life; building his own
coffin and keen to write his will in ink – who can trust technology, after all?
– he knows that everything was much better in the old days.
at eighty years old, is more focused on death than life; building his own
coffin and keen to write his will in ink – who can trust technology, after all?
– he knows that everything was much better in the old days.
But when
the Grump finds himself in hospital in a semi-conscious state after falling
down his basement steps, his life passes before his eyes. Thinking of the
people closest to him and reflecting on the changes society has brought about,
he realises he must come to terms with the cards life has dealt him.
the Grump finds himself in hospital in a semi-conscious state after falling
down his basement steps, his life passes before his eyes. Thinking of the
people closest to him and reflecting on the changes society has brought about,
he realises he must come to terms with the cards life has dealt him.
With wry
humour and sharp observations on family and relationships, The Happy Days of
the Grump is a black comedy, sure to bring a smile to the face of even the
grumpiest among us.
humour and sharp observations on family and relationships, The Happy Days of
the Grump is a black comedy, sure to bring a smile to the face of even the
grumpiest among us.
The Facts:
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Publication
Date: |
September
21st, 2017 |
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Series:
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Genre:
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Comedy,
Fiction |
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Pages:
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320
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Formats:
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eBook,
Paperback |
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Available
at: |
My Review:
A little
while ago I was asked to be a part of the blog tour of ‘Happy Days of the Grump’
by Toamas Kyrö. Since I was looking for a read, a little different from my
normal reads, this book sounded like a great next read. So after I received the
book, I started reading as soon as possible.
while ago I was asked to be a part of the blog tour of ‘Happy Days of the Grump’
by Toamas Kyrö. Since I was looking for a read, a little different from my
normal reads, this book sounded like a great next read. So after I received the
book, I started reading as soon as possible.
In ‘Happy
Days of the Grump’ we meet, yes, the Grump. The Grump is an eighty year old who
has had enough of life. He is building his own coffin, and writing his own will
all with the idea of being dead soon. But then the Grump falls and is hospitalized
and soon the Grump is forced to think about his plans and the life he led.
Days of the Grump’ we meet, yes, the Grump. The Grump is an eighty year old who
has had enough of life. He is building his own coffin, and writing his own will
all with the idea of being dead soon. But then the Grump falls and is hospitalized
and soon the Grump is forced to think about his plans and the life he led.
Although
this book definitely had its funny moments, it was much more serious than I
anticipated. The Grump really is this old grumpy man I would probably dislike
in real-life. Especially since the Grump has very old fashioned ideas about
woman. But aside from that he has his charms. And in the end I really came to like
him.
this book definitely had its funny moments, it was much more serious than I
anticipated. The Grump really is this old grumpy man I would probably dislike
in real-life. Especially since the Grump has very old fashioned ideas about
woman. But aside from that he has his charms. And in the end I really came to like
him.
The
writing in ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ was definitely a little different. And it
took some getting used too! But after a little while I started to appreciate,
being inside the Grumps head. It was different, but good.
writing in ‘Happy Days of the Grump’ was definitely a little different. And it
took some getting used too! But after a little while I started to appreciate,
being inside the Grumps head. It was different, but good.
Overall
this book was a fun read, but I did miss a little more depth into the
character. But it was definitely an enjoyable read.
this book was a fun read, but I did miss a little more depth into the
character. But it was definitely an enjoyable read.
My Rating:
About the Author:
Tuomas
Kyrö is one of the new voices in Finnish literature, whose talents were first
showcased in his debut novel, Leather Jacket. Kyrö draws on the long tradition
of Finnish prose to tell compelling, even tragic stories with great authority.
He is also a prolific cartoonist and columnist.
Kyrö is one of the new voices in Finnish literature, whose talents were first
showcased in his debut novel, Leather Jacket. Kyrö draws on the long tradition
of Finnish prose to tell compelling, even tragic stories with great authority.
He is also a prolific cartoonist and columnist.
I received this book from Bonnier Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I do love the title. I've known a grump or two in the past.
It definitely is a great title. And I love the cover too!