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This was cute. It did descend into caricature a time or two, but that's part of why I love old books. One can't always be sure if the author is in deadly earnest, or tongue-in-cheek.
For instance, when Red Pepper Burns (a doctor) hears that his parents are ill, he travels to see them. He examines them, and then he does some gymnastics for them to watch (!?), and then they're better. I love the unapologetic randomness.
The book consists of highly episodic chapters so it reads more like short storie ...more
For instance, when Red Pepper Burns (a doctor) hears that his parents are ill, he travels to see them. He examines them, and then he does some gymnastics for them to watch (!?), and then they're better. I love the unapologetic randomness.
The book consists of highly episodic chapters so it reads more like short storie ...more
Group read with Public Domain Readers. I read it on Gutenberg.
Beautiful. Quick Read. Funny. Romance. True Friendship. Family ties. Looking forward to reading Mrs. Red Pepper. ...more
Beautiful. Quick Read. Funny. Romance. True Friendship. Family ties. Looking forward to reading Mrs. Red Pepper. ...more
A fascinating and charismatic main character. I wonder if a movie has ever been made from this story?
