The sharp eye for the socioeconomic landscape that distinguished Coe's previous outing is also quickly evident here....[T]he real point here is Coe's acid, bitingly funny portrait of early-21st century Britain....A pleasing modern-day addition to the venerable lineage of the English social novel, easily the equal of Trollope or Galsworthy.... Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.