Review: That Uncertain Feeling
Editorial Review - Kirkus ReviewsA second book from one of the young English novelists (Lucky Jim was the first) continues his prodding of pomp and many circumstances, of upper class apings and ossified institutionalism. This takes the form of Welsh librarian, John Lewis' Japes -- in his posturings, his treatment of library card holders and the snooks he cocks at the local anglicized bourgeoisie. The chance for advancement is desirable to free him, his wife Jean and their baby, Eira, from their tumbled living and the hopes held out by Elizabeth Gruffydd-Williams are promising -- until he learns it is a fiddle for her husband, Vernon, to use him only to do an enemy in the eye. But before he has gleefully turned down the Job, he and Elizabeth have had their roll, after some mixed up meetings, and Jean has turned on him. So it's back to marriage and a new Job in another town- with his inhibitions well loosed to his satisfaction. It's not a sure bet that British acclaim -- and vanguard American criticism will overcome that uncertain American market.
Review: That Uncertain Feeling
User Review - Thedhoneywell - GoodreadsI think this is one of his best. I flew through it right to the good ending. Read full review
Review: That Uncertain Feeling
User Review - Lynn - GoodreadsExtremely funny novel. Read full review
Review: That Uncertain Feeling
User Review - Neil - GoodreadsIntensely funny at times. Preoccupied with adultery, which probably isn't a good thing, but seemingly inevitable with Amis. Read full review
Review: That Uncertain Feeling
User Review - FR - GoodreadsThe existence of the older, fairly boorish, misanthropic and misogynist Sir Kingsley Amis, can sometimes obscure just how charming and funny the younger KA actually was. 'Lucky Jim' is a marvel of a ... Read full review
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User Review - Audra Deeer - GoodreadsIn Wales, assistant librarian John Lewis has a young family and a small salary. A bit of a ladies' man, John soon finds himself tempted by a seductive socialite who also offers a boost to his career ... Read full review
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User Review - Skip Mckenzie - GoodreadsI wish I had read this just after Lucky Jim--it has the same level of wit and fun. Instead I skipped ahead to Take A Girl Like You which felt a bit forced. This is a book I want to reread at some ... Read full review
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User Review - Ray - GoodreadsBeing the slightly obsessive compulsive book reader that I am, after reading Amis's first and most well-known comic novel "Lucky Jim" years ago, I've decided to purchase his work in order of ... Read full review
Review: That Uncertain Feeling
User Review - Cheryl - GoodreadsExcellent book! Kingsley Amis really knows how to turn a phrase. I'm on the search for more Amis! Read full review
