These Foolish Things - Deborah Moggach

This is a simple tale of rootless old people cut off from their families who for a variety of reasons turn up in a residential hotel in India in place of the far worse substitute of Old People's Homes

in the UK.

India gradually works its' magic and each of them discover some truths about their lives, their families, relationships and the world.

I enjoyed this book, it might not be great literature but in a light-hearted and humerous way some simple insights upon modern life and society are revealed. Maybe it suggests that none of us are written off, and can more of our lives than just 'making do'. It is never too late to make good friends and form relationships - sometimes of the unlikeliest kind.

My rating? 8/10