A Chip in the Sugar
by Alan Bennett
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What readers are saying
Readers are largely captivated by the depth and complexity of the monologues in this collection. Many praise the brilliant writing and character development, emphasizing the balance of humor and sadness throughout the stories. While the overall reception is overwhelmingly positive, a few find certain monologues less engaging compared to others.
Synopsis
Graham, a middle-aged bachelor, emotionally retarded and chronically dependent on his mother, finds life difficult enough at the best of times.
When Mother meets an old flame and seems set to marry him, however, Graham's old insecurities rear their ugly heads again.
Fate, eventually, rescues Graham and he resumes his normal life of banal muddle under his mother's amnesiac tyranny.
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A Chip in the Sugar is a play written by Alan Bennett and published by Samuel French (1998).
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