“Bother” makes laughs
If you’re looking for a quirky, humorous read, try “A Spot of Bother” by Mark Haddon, author of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”
“Bother” centers on a family of four whose lives are thrown off balance when the daughter announces her engagement to a man her parents and brother aren’t fond of.
While Haddon provides insight to all of the family members, the protagonist is the father, whose fear of dying and discovery of his wife’s affair causes him to act crazy.
His outrageous behavior leads to some laugh-out-loud moments I wouldn’t want to spoil for potential readers.
What I’m reading now: “Keeping Faith” by Jodi Picoult and “Trans-sister Radio” by Chris Bohjalian
