Mr Rosenblum’s List by Natasha Solomons

Even though this is classified in Senior Fiction this book would suit most students – it is so delightful. It really gives an understanding of an immigrant who comes to his new country and wants so much to be a part of it and accepted that he will go to amazing lengths. I really adored Jack Rosenblum – knowing many Central European immigrants in my life, he was so real. His ever-patient wife could teach many things about getting along with spouses. This is a bit like Paul Torday’s Salmon Fishing in the Yemen – so funny because it is so ludicrous, yet you totally believe it all due to the wonderful characterisation. Try it and enjoy – the author is currently writing the movie script of the novel.