Gringo Soup

by j-b-aspinall

As Lisa, tour leader with Wanderlust Holidays, anticipates supervising the new arrivals on a trip round Mexico, she is feeling less than delighted at the prospect. Her passengers aren't exactly ecstatic either, and not only with the performance of their 'rep'. As we discover in the course of witnessing each day from a different perspective, those on the trip are less than happy both with their travelling companions and, in most cases, with the cards life has dealt them.In this utterly original debut, set against the vibrant backdrop of Mexico, J.B. Aspinall explores with remarkable insight the complexity and pathos of human interaction. In doing so he poignantly reminds us that our perceptions of others are an unreliable guide to the frailties and idiosyncracies concealed by their behaviour.

Genres: Humor, Fiction

295 pages, Paperback

First published April 18, 2002

Reviews

[Jo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dark comedy set around a tour group in Mexico. The story is told with each character narrating a chapter so you get different views on one topic or incident. It was okay but not that gripping.

[Crayboy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Comic? Only if you find the socially inept amusing.

[JenniferB]

It grew on me, bit too dark in places, bit moving too