Book · 2010 · Literature
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
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My favorite -- uh love stories are major pedigree Last Stand by Helen Simonson -- it's a -- it's a love story about people who you wouldn't expect to fall in love.
The best things said about it
New at number seven on the hard cover fiction list is Helen Simonson whose first novel major pedigree Last Stand was a big bestseller a few years ago.
Why people recommend it
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand is a charming contemporary novel by Helen Simonson that tells the story of an unexpected romance between two older individuals in a traditional English village. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett enthusiastically recommended the book, identifying it as one of her absolute favorite love stories because it focuses on characters who one would traditionally least expect to fall in love. Barrett praised the narrative for its emotional depth and charming exploration of late-in-life affection amidst cultural and familial expectations. Additionally, Greg Coles mentioned Helen Simonson's work on The Book Review while discussing the hardcover fiction bestseller lists. Coles noted that Simonson's debut novel had enjoyed massive success as a major bestseller several years prior to the discussion. Together, these podcast segments demonstrated the enduring appeal of Simonson's writing, highlighting how the novel successfully captured the hearts of both everyday readers and prominent intellectuals through its witty observations, engaging community dynamics, and unconventional romantic pairing.
Every mention
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett my favorite -- uh love stories are major pedigree Last Stand by Helen Simonson -- it's a -- it's a love sto… 1
“my favorite -- uh love stories are major pedigree Last Stand by Helen Simonson -- it's a -- it's a love story about people who you wouldn't expect to fall in love”
Greg Cowles new at number seven on the hard cover fiction list is Helen Simonson whose first novel major pedigree Last… 1
“new at number seven on the hard cover fiction list is Helen Simonson whose first novel major pedigree Last Stand was a big bestseller a few years ago”
