And as if to intensify my good fortune, in terms of a successful book hunt anyway, I then also found this very touching super hero book by Mr Chabon.
Sometimes the book gods smile down upon us.
The Final solution (Grim title with horrific associations.) concerns a retired great detective, who spends his days raising bees in Sussex, drawn back into the world of mysteries and out of a somnabilistic waking slumber. Hes not named but that is a bit like writing a book that refers to the central character having been the first man to walk on the moon and you not getting who the central character is. (and that is off course making the massive presumption , on my part, that you believe event actually occurred. Which it did.). He is old and perhaps his mind, and his reflexes and the joints of his knees are not as whip smart as they were in their heydays. But surely every day is a heyday when you are a fictional character. Anyway, one day the strange figure of a little boy refugee and his parrot walk into his life and mystery ensues....
It is a beautifully crafted novel, as you would expect from the man who wrote The Amazing Adventures Of Kavalier And Clay. Well, you have no right TO EXPECT but you would not have to be a great detective in order to hope this is the case. It is lyrical, melancholy and ultimately inspiring.
Grab yourself a comfy chair, find a secluded but pleasant spot and read....
