"Rice, himself a scientist, [posits that] that science is essentially organized common sense. While the brain is hardwired for common sense, unfortunately it also relies on a number of misleading tendencies. Instead of reasoning objectively it tends to rationalize. Often it sees what it wants to see rather than what is really there. And it is adept
The story centers on John, a disgruntled civil servant grappling with personal and professional turmoil. As he navigates the challenges of his wife's thriving business, an affair, and the strain of his crumbling marriage, his interactions with his intrusive mother-in-law add to his comedic misery. The narrative explores themes of masculinity, failure, and the complexities of relationships through the lens of humor, highlighting the contrast between John's mundane existence and the vibrant lives of the women around him.
‘An extraordinary story told with the utmost elegance. It's the perfect exemplar and justification of the short format that Notting Hill Editions have hit upon.’Michael Frayn
276 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm