Darling Buds of May
by H. E. Bates

Name: Darling Buds of May
Brand: H. E. Bates
SKU: 9780573017513
Rating: 3.97 (3011 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

British Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Darling Buds of May' to be a charming and delightful exploration of family life in post-war England, full of humor and warmth. Many appreciate the unique characters and the feel-good factor that the book provides, often reminiscing about the impact of the original TV series. However, some express confusion regarding the plot and the cultural context, questioning if the humor resonates differently for non-British readers.

Charming and delightful family storyFull of humor and warmthUnique characters and feel-good factorPlot can be confusing at times

Synopsis

Pop Larkin, who makes a fortune from scrap-iron deals but has never paid income tax, lives in rural idyllic bliss with generous-hearted Ma and their six children.

When a young, earn'st tax official, Mr Charlton, turns up one hot May afternoon in 1957 to investigate he is bewitched immediately by eldest daughter Mariette and it isn't long before he succumbs to the boisterous Larkin family charm and largesse.|6 women, 5 men, 4 girls, 1 boy