Alan Bennett is 92 and this diary collection feels as if it may be last. If the world is getting you down and you miss the intelligent humble kind and no nonsense voice of a certain generation, you could do worse than sit down with this and a cup of Yorkshire tea. I will treasure this and his other diaries.

If you love Alan Bennett you'll love this. His asides from observation and experience of life are priceless. a heavy tome taken over time is a delight.