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Mr Rosenblum's List: or Friendly Guidance for the Aspiring Englishman

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Mr Rosenblum's List: or Friendly Guidance for the Aspiring Englishman by Natasha Solomons is a charming novel set post-World War II, following Jack Rosenblum, a Jewish refugee from Germany, as he meticulously follows a list to assimilate into English society. Despite his best efforts and sincere longing to be viewed as a true Englishman, Jack discovers that true belonging might require more than just following rules, prompting a heartfelt exploration of identity, acceptance, and the essence of belonging. It's a delightful tale about cultural integration, perseverance, and the search for home.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about cultural adaptation and identity, wrapped in a charming blend of humour and poignancy. Set in post-war Britain, it follows an endearing protagonist's comedic quest to become an English gentleman, exploring themes of belonging, tradition, and family.

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A charming novel about an irrepressible man, his long-suffering wife and a Very English dream.

A charming novel about an irrepressible man, his long-suffering wife and a Very English dream.

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List item 2: Never speak German on the upper decks of London buses.

Jack Rosenblum is five foot three and a half inches of sheer tenacity. He's writing a list so he can become a Very English Gentleman.

List item 41: An Englishman buys his marmalade from Fortnum and Mason.

It's 1952, and despite his best efforts, his bid to blend in is fraught with unexpected hurdles - including his wife. Sadie doesn't want to forget where they came from or the family they've lost. And she shows no interest in getting a purple rinse.

List item 112: An Englishman keeps his head in a crisis, even when he's risking everything.

Jack leads a reluctant Sadie deep into the English countryside in pursuit of a dream. Here, in a land of woolly pigs, bluebells and jitterbug cider, they embark on an impossible task...

Mr Rosenblum's List: or Friendly Guidance for the Aspiring Englishman by Natasha Solomons is a delightful tale of an immigrant's journey to become quintessentially English, filled with humor, heart, and hope.

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Mr Rosenblum's List: or Friendly Guidance for the Aspiring Englishman by Natasha Solomons is described as a warm, charming novel with the feel of a fairytale set in the idyllic English countryside. Reviewers praise Solomons' skills as a nature writer and her keen observation of human foibles. The book is often highlighted as a quirky and sweet debut, with an amusing and poignant narrative that has been well-received for its charm and humour.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340995662

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Natasha Solomons was born in 1980. Her first job, aged nine, was as a shepherdess, minding the flock on Bulbarrow hill. Since then, she has worked as a screenwriter with her husband, and they are currently working on the adaptation of MR ROSENBLUM'S LIST. She is also researching a PhD in eighteenth-century poetry. She lives in Dorset.

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