'Hobson's Choice' has always been well-known as both a play and a film,but I doubt if many today have read the book or know the name of the author. I came across the book the other week and have just enjoyed one of the funniest reads this year. It is a true classic of comic writing which is virtually unknown today.
There is a lot more here than in the play and film and the ambiance of Salford in Lancashire wherein the action takes place is wonderfully realized. A pure gem. ( )