Book · 1988 · Literature publishing
A far cry from Kensington
Why people recommend it
A Far Cry from Kensington is a 1988 novel by Muriel Spark that explores post-World War II London through the experiences of a spirited boarding house resident and publishing worker. The book was a point of discussion on episodes of The Book Review podcast in July 2024. During a segment about summer reading and thrillers, the host, Jama, mentioned that she was dipping her toe into the novel and shared her affection for it, noting that everyone she loves adores the book and that she could not wait to fully dive into it. In the same podcast series, Gilbert Cruz also brought up the 1988 novel by Spark, introducing it into a conversation with Jen Arai about literature that evokes laughter. Both participants highlighted the enduring appeal of Spark's writing style and her distinct ability to craft witty, engaging narratives that resonate deeply with readers across generations, cementing her status as a master of mid-century British fiction.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“but you put a book by her from 1988 called a far cry from Kensington”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“but everybody I love loves that book and I can't wait to read it right now I'm sort of Dipping my toe in with a far cry from Kensington”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- A Confederacy of Dunces
- A Nearly Normal Family
- Airships
- American Psycho
- Beyond All Reasonable Doubt
- Bridget Jones's Diary
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“You might also have heard of Momento my or a Far Cry from Kensington.”