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It's 2007, and Mr Sidhu is the sub-postmaster of the local post office in Richmond. He's grieving the passing of his wife and is preoccupied with honouring his final promise to to make sure his two grown-up children are settled and comfortable, which means helping Raju buy his own place and seeing to it that Meenu finally marries her long-term fiancé, Craig. But Mr Sidhu is thrown off course when be begins developing feelings for his co-worker Rose, and everything begins to change, including his relationship with his children.
And then Mr Sidhu's weekly accounts begin reporting a loss. He doesn't know what's happening or where that money has gone, but as the collective losses increases, Mr Sidhu has no way of paying it back. Will those in the community who Mr Sidhu has served so loyally rally around him before it’s too late? Or could this be the end of Mr Sidhu’s post office … ?
It's 2007, and Mr Sidhu is the sub-postmaster of the local post office in Richmond. He's grieving the passing of his wife and is preoccupied with honouring his final promise to to make sure his two grown-up children are settled and comfortable, which means helping Raju buy his own place and seeing to it that Meenu finally marries her long-term fiancé, Craig. But Mr Sidhu is thrown off course when be begins developing feelings for his co-worker Rose, and everything begins to change, including his relationship with his children.
And then Mr Sidhu's weekly accounts begin reporting a loss. He doesn't know what's happening or where that money has gone, but as the collective losses increases, Mr Sidhu has no way of paying it back. Will those in the community who Mr Sidhu has served so loyally rally around him before it’s too late? Or could this be the end of Mr Sidhu’s post office … ?
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Published July 2, 2026
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June 18, 2026
Like many who have read, watched and heard about the Horizon scandal, I was horrified by miscarriage of justice perpetrated against hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters by The Post Office. I watched the excellent dramatisation Mr Bates vs The Post Office and subsequent documentary on ITV and I was (and continue to be) utterly appalled by the whole thing.
Mr Sidhu’s Post Office tells the story of a widowed Sikh man in his 60s whose post office is a cherished hub of a community in Richmond. As well as telling the shocking story of what those sub-postmasters endured, the book also promises a sweet later-life love story, as well as an insight into the immigrant experience of a young man from rural India setting up a home and business in a very white area in the UK.
When I read the synopsis of this debut novel, I jumped at the chance to be able to read an advanced copy prior to publication. While I did enjoy it and read it cover to cover in just two days, unfortunately the book didn’t quite live up to what I was hoping it would be.
Having seen much of the coverage in recent years, I didn’t feel the book brought anything new to the Horizon scandal that hadn’t already been very well told.
To do justice to the complexities of what happened to the sub-postmasters required so much of the storyline that there wasn’t much room left for anything else. Without it being another 200-odd pages, some shortcuts and sacrifices were inevitable.
Mr Sidhu’s background, culture, and his experience as a Sikh man settling into the UK - the meat of the story that drew me to this book - felt slightly relegated to being more like a brief summary. I would have loved much more exploration of this, including more of his experience settling into both his home in Hounslow and workplace of Richmond (two quite contrasting areas culturally.)
I would have also liked more development of the love story between him and Rose. The romance is introduced very early on and I felt that much of their story is told, rather than shown.
There was great potential for a fun supporting cast, however there was so little room for their development that some of them felt a little two-dimensional and relying on stereotype - for example, the Glaswegian alcoholic.
Perhaps my expectations for this book to be more of a cultural exploration were misplaced, and that could well be my fault. Had I not already known much about the scandal, I think my experience of this book would have been quite different.
This book will undoubtedly reach many people who do know very little about it, and I suspect for them it will be a book that will stay with them for a long time. For that reason, I expect this book will be a great success and that will certainly be deserved.
Thank you to Juniper for gifting me a proof copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Mr Sidhu’s Post Office tells the story of a widowed Sikh man in his 60s whose post office is a cherished hub of a community in Richmond. As well as telling the shocking story of what those sub-postmasters endured, the book also promises a sweet later-life love story, as well as an insight into the immigrant experience of a young man from rural India setting up a home and business in a very white area in the UK.
When I read the synopsis of this debut novel, I jumped at the chance to be able to read an advanced copy prior to publication. While I did enjoy it and read it cover to cover in just two days, unfortunately the book didn’t quite live up to what I was hoping it would be.
Having seen much of the coverage in recent years, I didn’t feel the book brought anything new to the Horizon scandal that hadn’t already been very well told.
To do justice to the complexities of what happened to the sub-postmasters required so much of the storyline that there wasn’t much room left for anything else. Without it being another 200-odd pages, some shortcuts and sacrifices were inevitable.
Mr Sidhu’s background, culture, and his experience as a Sikh man settling into the UK - the meat of the story that drew me to this book - felt slightly relegated to being more like a brief summary. I would have loved much more exploration of this, including more of his experience settling into both his home in Hounslow and workplace of Richmond (two quite contrasting areas culturally.)
I would have also liked more development of the love story between him and Rose. The romance is introduced very early on and I felt that much of their story is told, rather than shown.
There was great potential for a fun supporting cast, however there was so little room for their development that some of them felt a little two-dimensional and relying on stereotype - for example, the Glaswegian alcoholic.
Perhaps my expectations for this book to be more of a cultural exploration were misplaced, and that could well be my fault. Had I not already known much about the scandal, I think my experience of this book would have been quite different.
This book will undoubtedly reach many people who do know very little about it, and I suspect for them it will be a book that will stay with them for a long time. For that reason, I expect this book will be a great success and that will certainly be deserved.
Thank you to Juniper for gifting me a proof copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
July 6, 2026
4.5 stars rounded up.
A brilliant debut that sheds light on the miscarriage of justice subpostmasters faced during the Post Office scandal. Despite this being a work of fiction, it leaned into real life experiences and having seen the documentary on this, it felt very true to those events.
The representation was really good and a great portrayal of the Sikh immigrant experience. I loved all of the cultural stuff and challenges Mr Sidhu came up against.
I struggled a little with the sub plots and the dynamic between him and his children who came across as really selfish and unkind to their father who was going through so much. Whilst I appreciate this is part of the immigrant story generally (misunderstandings and a constant push pull) it just dragged slightly and took away from the main story.
Overall a brilliant read though and really well written.
A brilliant debut that sheds light on the miscarriage of justice subpostmasters faced during the Post Office scandal. Despite this being a work of fiction, it leaned into real life experiences and having seen the documentary on this, it felt very true to those events.
The representation was really good and a great portrayal of the Sikh immigrant experience. I loved all of the cultural stuff and challenges Mr Sidhu came up against.
I struggled a little with the sub plots and the dynamic between him and his children who came across as really selfish and unkind to their father who was going through so much. Whilst I appreciate this is part of the immigrant story generally (misunderstandings and a constant push pull) it just dragged slightly and took away from the main story.
Overall a brilliant read though and really well written.
July 9, 2026
Absolutely loved this debut from start to finish. When I bought it, it was purely the cover and title that drew me in. I hadn’t realised there was any link to the horizon post office scandal - which I’d watched a documentary on. So I was even more interested to read this. I loved the characterisation, the cultural aspects, and the emotion it created in me. A gem of a book.
July 13, 2026
Great story, with brilliantly drawn characters and wonderful narration really brought the whole book to life.
July 8, 2026
Den här boken växte verkligen under läsningen. Jag kände sedan tidigare till den sk Post-office skandalen i England och har sett tv-serien om den. Den här berättelsen lägger till ytterligare ett lager med den otroligt sympatiske huvudkaraktären Mr Sidhu. Hans resa som immigrant fr Punjabi till ägare av en liten butik i Richmond m ansvar för postverksamheten. Boken handlar om hur postverket ödelägger familjers liv, men är också en historia om tro, kultur, familj, traditioner, sammanhållning, godhet och kärlek på äldre dagar. En mycket fin berättelse.
July 12, 2026
Set in 2007 against the backdrop of the Post Office Horizon scandal, Mr Sidhu's Post Office follows Sukhdev Sidhu, also known as David to his regulars, a respected sub-postmaster in Richmond who has spent years at the heart of his local community. His post office is far more than somewhere to buy stamps or collect a parcel – it's a place where neighbours gather, friendships are formed and people turn to Mr Sidhu for advice, kindness and a listening ear.
Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Mr Sidhu is determined to honour the promises he made to her by helping his two grown-up children build secure futures. His children however, have slightly different ideas, and having a Western upbringing unlike their father, neither seem ready to settle down. Mr Sidhu also begins to develop unexpected feelings for his colleague Rose and as he navigates his changing relationship with his children and the blossoming romance with Rose he slowly starts imagining a future for himself beyond duty and responsibility.
For all the years he has run the Post Office, Mr Sidhu has always kept impeccable written accounts, however everything changes when unexplained discrepancies begin appearing after the introduction of the Horizon computer system. Despite doing everything by the book, Mr Sidhu finds himself caught up in a nightmare that threatens not only his livelihood but also the reputation he has spent decades building. As suspicion surrounding him mounts, Mr Sidhu finds himself struggling to deal with the false accusations against him, and finds it hard to let go of everything he has built.
We also get a look at Mr Sidhu's earlier life, from his childhood in Punjab to building a new life in Britain. These flashbacks provide valuable insight into the sacrifices he and his family made and why keeping his Post Office and reputation intact is so important to him.
Before we get into any sort of review of the story of this book, I’d just like to make a note of how moving the authors note at the start of this book is. Amman Brar explains that the novel was inspired by his own father, who ran a post office for many years, and that the book is both a tribute to him and to the many innocent sub-postmasters whose lives were devastated by the Horizon scandal.
The real-life Post Office Horizon scandal was one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history. Faults in the Horizon accounting system provided by Fujitsu, wrongly made it appear that significant sums of money were missing from thousands of Post Office branches. Many innocent sub-postmasters were accused of theft or fraud, forced to repay money they hadn't taken, prosecuted, bankrupted or even imprisoned before it was eventually accepted that the software itself was responsible for the discrepancies. Many of the scandals victims are still fighting for the justice they deserve. Mr Sidhu's fictional story is set against this real historical injustice, giving a deeply personal perspective on its human cost, however the author has handled the subject with the utmost care and respect. Rather than becoming something of a voyeuristic drama, the novel focuses on the devastating human consequences of a system that failed honest, hard working people and this just makes the emotional moments even more powerful.
It is such incredibly warm, compassionate and emotional book that not only shines a light on one of the greatest injustices in modern British history, but also shows to us the importance of family and community, emphasising what a difference small, quiet acts of kindness can mean to people. Although it is set against the backdrop of the Horizon scandal, first and foremost, this is very much a story of perseverance, determination and found family.
Mr Sidhu is such a wonderful protagonist. He is thoughtful, selfless, honest and deeply devoted to both his family and his community, which makes you absolutely root for him to get the justice he so desperately deserves. Watching him try to honour his late wife's wishes while also allowing himself to imagine happiness again was so moving, and also a little heartbreaking too; the way he still speaks to his wife about the important things in his life had me a little teary eyed. His developing relationship with Rose brings a little bit of hope and lightness to what would have otherwise been a desperately sad tale. She was such a lovely addition to the story, never trying to replace Mr Sidhu's late wife, but instead gently reminding him that it's okay to embrace happiness again.
The flashbacks to Mr Sidhu's earlier life add real depth to his character. Rather than feeling like interruptions, they help explain the experiences that shaped him, and why he acts certain ways. His upbringing in Punjab, his immigration and settling in Britain, show us how Mr Sidhu grew as a husband, father and person in general.
I also loved how much heart there was in the community itself. The post office feels like the centre of everything, with customers becoming friends and neighbours looking out for one another. It captures something that's becoming increasingly rare – a local post office that is far more than a business, acting instead as the heart of a neighbourhood. In fact its rare to find any sense of community at all these days, with people having a tendency to keep to themselves.
This book well and truly got under my skin – breaking my heart, making me so incredibly angry, truly devastating me, but then piecing me back together with its quiet hopefulness. It's moving and thought provoking in such a successful way. I finished it feeling so sad at the injustice of the Horizon scandal but also uplifted by the kindness, resilience and hope at the heart of Mr Sidhu's story.
Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Mr Sidhu is determined to honour the promises he made to her by helping his two grown-up children build secure futures. His children however, have slightly different ideas, and having a Western upbringing unlike their father, neither seem ready to settle down. Mr Sidhu also begins to develop unexpected feelings for his colleague Rose and as he navigates his changing relationship with his children and the blossoming romance with Rose he slowly starts imagining a future for himself beyond duty and responsibility.
For all the years he has run the Post Office, Mr Sidhu has always kept impeccable written accounts, however everything changes when unexplained discrepancies begin appearing after the introduction of the Horizon computer system. Despite doing everything by the book, Mr Sidhu finds himself caught up in a nightmare that threatens not only his livelihood but also the reputation he has spent decades building. As suspicion surrounding him mounts, Mr Sidhu finds himself struggling to deal with the false accusations against him, and finds it hard to let go of everything he has built.
We also get a look at Mr Sidhu's earlier life, from his childhood in Punjab to building a new life in Britain. These flashbacks provide valuable insight into the sacrifices he and his family made and why keeping his Post Office and reputation intact is so important to him.
Before we get into any sort of review of the story of this book, I’d just like to make a note of how moving the authors note at the start of this book is. Amman Brar explains that the novel was inspired by his own father, who ran a post office for many years, and that the book is both a tribute to him and to the many innocent sub-postmasters whose lives were devastated by the Horizon scandal.
The real-life Post Office Horizon scandal was one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history. Faults in the Horizon accounting system provided by Fujitsu, wrongly made it appear that significant sums of money were missing from thousands of Post Office branches. Many innocent sub-postmasters were accused of theft or fraud, forced to repay money they hadn't taken, prosecuted, bankrupted or even imprisoned before it was eventually accepted that the software itself was responsible for the discrepancies. Many of the scandals victims are still fighting for the justice they deserve. Mr Sidhu's fictional story is set against this real historical injustice, giving a deeply personal perspective on its human cost, however the author has handled the subject with the utmost care and respect. Rather than becoming something of a voyeuristic drama, the novel focuses on the devastating human consequences of a system that failed honest, hard working people and this just makes the emotional moments even more powerful.
It is such incredibly warm, compassionate and emotional book that not only shines a light on one of the greatest injustices in modern British history, but also shows to us the importance of family and community, emphasising what a difference small, quiet acts of kindness can mean to people. Although it is set against the backdrop of the Horizon scandal, first and foremost, this is very much a story of perseverance, determination and found family.
Mr Sidhu is such a wonderful protagonist. He is thoughtful, selfless, honest and deeply devoted to both his family and his community, which makes you absolutely root for him to get the justice he so desperately deserves. Watching him try to honour his late wife's wishes while also allowing himself to imagine happiness again was so moving, and also a little heartbreaking too; the way he still speaks to his wife about the important things in his life had me a little teary eyed. His developing relationship with Rose brings a little bit of hope and lightness to what would have otherwise been a desperately sad tale. She was such a lovely addition to the story, never trying to replace Mr Sidhu's late wife, but instead gently reminding him that it's okay to embrace happiness again.
The flashbacks to Mr Sidhu's earlier life add real depth to his character. Rather than feeling like interruptions, they help explain the experiences that shaped him, and why he acts certain ways. His upbringing in Punjab, his immigration and settling in Britain, show us how Mr Sidhu grew as a husband, father and person in general.
I also loved how much heart there was in the community itself. The post office feels like the centre of everything, with customers becoming friends and neighbours looking out for one another. It captures something that's becoming increasingly rare – a local post office that is far more than a business, acting instead as the heart of a neighbourhood. In fact its rare to find any sense of community at all these days, with people having a tendency to keep to themselves.
This book well and truly got under my skin – breaking my heart, making me so incredibly angry, truly devastating me, but then piecing me back together with its quiet hopefulness. It's moving and thought provoking in such a successful way. I finished it feeling so sad at the injustice of the Horizon scandal but also uplifted by the kindness, resilience and hope at the heart of Mr Sidhu's story.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Mr Sidhu is caught up in the Horizon post office scandal.
I adored this narrative. I began reading Mr Sidhu’s Post Office with a slight feeling of dread as I abhor unfairness and thought I might be enraged by the plot. I was. However, I was also utterly charmed, thoroughly entertained and completely uplifted. Amman Barr’s prose is mesmerising. It’s relatively simple in style, which partly reflects Mr Sidhu’s own use of English, and has the effect of delivering incredible impact in a surprising way.
Whilst the backdrop to the story is the Post Office scandal, with which we’re all familiar, what Amman Brar does is to show at an intimate and personal level just how one person, Mr Sidhu, is affected. This helps the reader engage with the story and fully understand what a terrible scandal Horizon was and remains. It’s a story to entertain but also to leave the reader outraged.
Mr Sidhu himself is a brilliant character. He is only referred to by various first names in direct speech by others which itself illustrates the theme of identity and belonging as well as societal attitudes to our immigrant population. In general prose he is always called Mr Sidhu, giving him the status he deserves and showing his proud and formal character. Whilst he is certainly more sinned against than sinning, Mr Sidhu is no perfect individual which makes his story all the more relatable. Suffering a range of prejudices himself, even from his own family, he also has his own – not least his determination that his daughter Meenu should marry and have a family as soon as possible. His other flaws show Mr Sidhu behaving selfishly and thoughtlessly towards others so that it is all the more poignant when he has moments of self-awareness. As a result of these character traits, Mr Sidhu is absolutely real and rounded.
The relationships between Mr Sidhu, his Sikh and local community, Rose, Jay, and his children Meenu and Raji are beautifully handled with a lightness of touch that belies their intensity. At times I wanted to shake him, especially in his dealings with Rose and Meenu, but at other times I wanted to hug him tightly. All the time I cared about what happened to him because he felt so real.
I loved the theme of community in Mr Sidhu’s Post Office that reverberates throughout. The early Indian parts that give insight into Mr Sidhu’s upbringing and background enhance just how much he has achieved as he moves country and creates his own community via the post office and shop in Richmond. As a result, what happens to him is indeed enraging. Corporate cover up and corruption destroys lives like Mr Sidhu’s and those he supports. This community theme also shows that, no matter where we are in the world , or where we come from there are echoes and links between us all regardless of background. Indeed, Amman Barr’s Mr Sidhu’s Post Office is about humanity as much as anything else.
It’s quite hard to convey just what a fantastic book this is without spoilers. Yes, I was outraged and angered, feeling as impotent as Mr Sidhu in the face of the Horizon corruption, because it WAS Mr Sidhu’s post office, that he’d built into a safe environment for the vulnerable. That said, I loved everything about Mr Sidhu’s Post Office – plot, character and theme. I loved meeting those like Jay who don’t always conform. I loved being given a privileged glimpse into the life and character of Mr Sidhu. And I loved the concept that, above all else and whatever life throws at us, we always, always have our humanity.
Don’t miss this fantastic debut. It’s wonderful.
I adored this narrative. I began reading Mr Sidhu’s Post Office with a slight feeling of dread as I abhor unfairness and thought I might be enraged by the plot. I was. However, I was also utterly charmed, thoroughly entertained and completely uplifted. Amman Barr’s prose is mesmerising. It’s relatively simple in style, which partly reflects Mr Sidhu’s own use of English, and has the effect of delivering incredible impact in a surprising way.
Whilst the backdrop to the story is the Post Office scandal, with which we’re all familiar, what Amman Brar does is to show at an intimate and personal level just how one person, Mr Sidhu, is affected. This helps the reader engage with the story and fully understand what a terrible scandal Horizon was and remains. It’s a story to entertain but also to leave the reader outraged.
Mr Sidhu himself is a brilliant character. He is only referred to by various first names in direct speech by others which itself illustrates the theme of identity and belonging as well as societal attitudes to our immigrant population. In general prose he is always called Mr Sidhu, giving him the status he deserves and showing his proud and formal character. Whilst he is certainly more sinned against than sinning, Mr Sidhu is no perfect individual which makes his story all the more relatable. Suffering a range of prejudices himself, even from his own family, he also has his own – not least his determination that his daughter Meenu should marry and have a family as soon as possible. His other flaws show Mr Sidhu behaving selfishly and thoughtlessly towards others so that it is all the more poignant when he has moments of self-awareness. As a result of these character traits, Mr Sidhu is absolutely real and rounded.
The relationships between Mr Sidhu, his Sikh and local community, Rose, Jay, and his children Meenu and Raji are beautifully handled with a lightness of touch that belies their intensity. At times I wanted to shake him, especially in his dealings with Rose and Meenu, but at other times I wanted to hug him tightly. All the time I cared about what happened to him because he felt so real.
I loved the theme of community in Mr Sidhu’s Post Office that reverberates throughout. The early Indian parts that give insight into Mr Sidhu’s upbringing and background enhance just how much he has achieved as he moves country and creates his own community via the post office and shop in Richmond. As a result, what happens to him is indeed enraging. Corporate cover up and corruption destroys lives like Mr Sidhu’s and those he supports. This community theme also shows that, no matter where we are in the world , or where we come from there are echoes and links between us all regardless of background. Indeed, Amman Barr’s Mr Sidhu’s Post Office is about humanity as much as anything else.
It’s quite hard to convey just what a fantastic book this is without spoilers. Yes, I was outraged and angered, feeling as impotent as Mr Sidhu in the face of the Horizon corruption, because it WAS Mr Sidhu’s post office, that he’d built into a safe environment for the vulnerable. That said, I loved everything about Mr Sidhu’s Post Office – plot, character and theme. I loved meeting those like Jay who don’t always conform. I loved being given a privileged glimpse into the life and character of Mr Sidhu. And I loved the concept that, above all else and whatever life throws at us, we always, always have our humanity.
Don’t miss this fantastic debut. It’s wonderful.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I requested this book even before reading the synopsis because the name Mr Sidhu jumped out at me. Sidhu being my mother's maiden name, and the lead that it would be a Sikh at the forefront of the story had me requesting before anything else.
I was aware of the Horizon scandal, somewhat, but not in too much detail, so I was intrigued to see how this played out in the story, too.
Mr Sidhu, Sukdev, or Dave/David to the British locals around his post office in Richmond, has worked hard his whole life, to serve the community and provide for his family. He hails from rural Punjab, and not having any interest in the usual Jatt-puna, of working the ancestral land, he concentrates on his studies and with the backing of his father, Sukhdev finally ends up in England, a place hailed as some kind of money making heaven to many back home. Along with his wife, he built up his Richmond-based business, while living in Hounslow, and when she passed, he continued at the shop, being the Postmaster, with Rose at the shop till.
Mr Sidhu becomes caught up in the PO scandal when money begins to disappear from his accounts, recently upgraded to the new Post Office software. Here we see how his family react to what is happening, as well as how they need to find someone to blame.
Rose becomes an important presence in Mr Sidhu's life, when he thought he would have been sitting back, playing with the grandchildren he and his wife always thought their children, Meenu and Raju, would have provided, with a solid business to pass on to the next generation.
I loved how the softly, softly nature of Mr Sidhu mirrors many of the elders in our community. Always present, always supportive, but not interested in causing any trouble, even if they suffer difficulties.
I found Meenu very annoying. I wanted to shake her. Questioning her gentle father, unable to stand by him when he needed her and disappearing at a time he really needed her.
Raju's character was also interesting. A product of two traditional individuals, who allowed both their children to find their own paths, Raju works as an actor, and I love he doesn't give up.
Rose is just lovely. David's (Mr Sidhu) real support through a tough time is proof that there are people out there who look beyond colour and culture and see the goodness inside.
The story is gentle, yet aggressive at the same time. A journey to satisfaction, stamped with delays and upsets, and the special delivery of minor racism. This was a brilliant read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ, Juniper for an ARC.
I was aware of the Horizon scandal, somewhat, but not in too much detail, so I was intrigued to see how this played out in the story, too.
Mr Sidhu, Sukdev, or Dave/David to the British locals around his post office in Richmond, has worked hard his whole life, to serve the community and provide for his family. He hails from rural Punjab, and not having any interest in the usual Jatt-puna, of working the ancestral land, he concentrates on his studies and with the backing of his father, Sukhdev finally ends up in England, a place hailed as some kind of money making heaven to many back home. Along with his wife, he built up his Richmond-based business, while living in Hounslow, and when she passed, he continued at the shop, being the Postmaster, with Rose at the shop till.
Mr Sidhu becomes caught up in the PO scandal when money begins to disappear from his accounts, recently upgraded to the new Post Office software. Here we see how his family react to what is happening, as well as how they need to find someone to blame.
Rose becomes an important presence in Mr Sidhu's life, when he thought he would have been sitting back, playing with the grandchildren he and his wife always thought their children, Meenu and Raju, would have provided, with a solid business to pass on to the next generation.
I loved how the softly, softly nature of Mr Sidhu mirrors many of the elders in our community. Always present, always supportive, but not interested in causing any trouble, even if they suffer difficulties.
I found Meenu very annoying. I wanted to shake her. Questioning her gentle father, unable to stand by him when he needed her and disappearing at a time he really needed her.
Raju's character was also interesting. A product of two traditional individuals, who allowed both their children to find their own paths, Raju works as an actor, and I love he doesn't give up.
Rose is just lovely. David's (Mr Sidhu) real support through a tough time is proof that there are people out there who look beyond colour and culture and see the goodness inside.
The story is gentle, yet aggressive at the same time. A journey to satisfaction, stamped with delays and upsets, and the special delivery of minor racism. This was a brilliant read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ, Juniper for an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
If you want to read a book to understand why representation matters, I would read this one. Mr Sidhu's Post Office is a very accurate portrayal of a Sikh immigrant who is born in India and moves for better opportunity to the UK in the 70s. Whilst living in Hounslow, you learn how he builds from the ground up and ultimately manages to buy a Post Office in Richmond, forming close bonds with the regular customers who visit him there. A new found family.
Told from Mr Sidhu's perspective, I have to mention the book is not politically correct, and contains misogynistic opinions and anti-feminist themes which although I found it jarring at first, I realised it was an attempt by the author to remain sincere to the perceptions and judgement of an individual of that generation. Culturally, India and the UK are very different and then there is a generation gap which comes across in the way Mr Sidhu, a widower, deals with his adult children, his backward approach to his daughter who he pushes towards marriage and the due regard he gives his son, who he expects to take on the family responsibilities after he passes. Mr Sidhu can't cope when a new love interest knocks on his door and any faults he has makes you realise just how human he is. The concluding message of the book is filled with compassion and shows the growth of our protagonist, and I really have a soft spot for each and every character (minus a few baddies) in this beautiful book.
The book drew me in the more I read and I can say its a fantastic debut by Amman Brar, and I'm glad it has been written. Not only a spotlight on the immigrant experience, but Brar is unafraid to use a lot of punjabi dialogue which encourages a conversation - non-speakers can ask their friends for the meaning (Meera Syal said this was the intention when producing the hit comedy series Goodness Gracious Me!) Although this is a work of fiction, the author included The Post Office Scandal, till date one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the UK, as part of the plotline and then to realise the author touched on real-life experiences in his writing was shocking. My heart goes out for the victims and their families.
Thank you @Netgalley and @HQStories for the advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest unedited review. Mr Sidhu's Post Office is out on 2 July 2026!
Told from Mr Sidhu's perspective, I have to mention the book is not politically correct, and contains misogynistic opinions and anti-feminist themes which although I found it jarring at first, I realised it was an attempt by the author to remain sincere to the perceptions and judgement of an individual of that generation. Culturally, India and the UK are very different and then there is a generation gap which comes across in the way Mr Sidhu, a widower, deals with his adult children, his backward approach to his daughter who he pushes towards marriage and the due regard he gives his son, who he expects to take on the family responsibilities after he passes. Mr Sidhu can't cope when a new love interest knocks on his door and any faults he has makes you realise just how human he is. The concluding message of the book is filled with compassion and shows the growth of our protagonist, and I really have a soft spot for each and every character (minus a few baddies) in this beautiful book.
The book drew me in the more I read and I can say its a fantastic debut by Amman Brar, and I'm glad it has been written. Not only a spotlight on the immigrant experience, but Brar is unafraid to use a lot of punjabi dialogue which encourages a conversation - non-speakers can ask their friends for the meaning (Meera Syal said this was the intention when producing the hit comedy series Goodness Gracious Me!) Although this is a work of fiction, the author included The Post Office Scandal, till date one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in the UK, as part of the plotline and then to realise the author touched on real-life experiences in his writing was shocking. My heart goes out for the victims and their families.
Thank you @Netgalley and @HQStories for the advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest unedited review. Mr Sidhu's Post Office is out on 2 July 2026!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a first generation Sikh immigrant to the UK, Mr Sukhdev Sidhu has worked hard and won his place as a much respected postmaster in his local community. He's reached his golden years, and is even tentatively dipping his toes into new relationship waters. His worries are small - seeing his adult children settled, finding a new house in Richmond, mastering the Post Office's new IT system ...
Yes, we know what's coming and what a heartbreaking story it is, as Sukhdev finds himself bewildered and bemused that his accounts won't balance. As the net closes in around him, he finds himself in a horrible situation from which there seem to be no escape.
It's awful, but this is an inspiring story, too. Sukhdev is a fantastic character, though not perfect by any means. He's a man of few words, and finds it hard to express his emotions. He's sometimes conflicted trying to balance the two cultures to which he belongs - Sikh and British - and can inadvertently hurt those he loves. But he is a man of integrity who is not prepared to lie, to cheat or to sacrifice other people in an effort to save his own skin.
His customers, close friends, and Rose - the woman who has been his support in the shop since his wife died, and is now becomng more dear to him - all trust, like and respect him.
Apart from Sukhdev, the author gives us a varied, sometimes complex, sometimes easy-going set of of characters in the family, friend and customer,s who surround him, and who are the perfect foil to the main man, and help bring humour, pathos and understanding to the story.
I also enjoyed Sukhdev's background story as the youngest son of an older father, brought up on a farm in India, but aspiring to a different life elsewhere. There are fascinating descriptions of the traditional Sikh way of life, which adds colour and depth to the narrative.
This is a tear-jerker, but you'll cry happy as well as sad tears.
We all know about the Post Office IT scandal, and the human suffering left in tis wake. Mr Sidhu's story brings it into sharp focus, and makes me angry and sad. But it also reminds me that people can surmount all obstacles if they remain true to themselves and have the support of the people they love. What a great message to send out in a book.
Yes, we know what's coming and what a heartbreaking story it is, as Sukhdev finds himself bewildered and bemused that his accounts won't balance. As the net closes in around him, he finds himself in a horrible situation from which there seem to be no escape.
It's awful, but this is an inspiring story, too. Sukhdev is a fantastic character, though not perfect by any means. He's a man of few words, and finds it hard to express his emotions. He's sometimes conflicted trying to balance the two cultures to which he belongs - Sikh and British - and can inadvertently hurt those he loves. But he is a man of integrity who is not prepared to lie, to cheat or to sacrifice other people in an effort to save his own skin.
His customers, close friends, and Rose - the woman who has been his support in the shop since his wife died, and is now becomng more dear to him - all trust, like and respect him.
Apart from Sukhdev, the author gives us a varied, sometimes complex, sometimes easy-going set of of characters in the family, friend and customer,s who surround him, and who are the perfect foil to the main man, and help bring humour, pathos and understanding to the story.
I also enjoyed Sukhdev's background story as the youngest son of an older father, brought up on a farm in India, but aspiring to a different life elsewhere. There are fascinating descriptions of the traditional Sikh way of life, which adds colour and depth to the narrative.
This is a tear-jerker, but you'll cry happy as well as sad tears.
We all know about the Post Office IT scandal, and the human suffering left in tis wake. Mr Sidhu's story brings it into sharp focus, and makes me angry and sad. But it also reminds me that people can surmount all obstacles if they remain true to themselves and have the support of the people they love. What a great message to send out in a book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5-4
Mr Sukhdev Sidhu (David/Dave to the English who cannot pronounce his name) has a lot to be proud of. He runs a successful post office/shop business, his children are happy in their respective jobs, he is loved by his customers and staff and he's contemplating a move to a nicer area. He has had his share of sorrow though, losing touch with his family in India and his beloved wife, Sarabjit, to cancer and now a computer system in the post office that cannot add up properly.
Of course Mr Sidhu is reassured that these are mere teething troubles and the increasing debit column will be sorted by head office. He has faith in the system. He also has other things on his mind - daughter Meena continues to show no signs of settling down and son, Raju, has an acting career that is making no money. The other biggest thing on Mr Sidhu's mind is shop assistant, Rose. Will he ever be able to pluck up the courage to do more than share a cup of tea with her?
Everyone is now aware how the Post Office scandal played out and this book might have been more relevant had it been published 2 years ago. However, it is still a very human story about a man who came to Britain to make something of himself for his family but, like thousands of other honest Sub-Postmasters, was subjected to the humiliation of being called liars and/or loss of livelihood, liberty and even life, while the Post Office tried to cover its tracks.
All stories highlighting this scandal are shocking and a fictionalised version does not make it any less appalling. You probably won't learn anything new with this novel but Mr Sidhu is sn interesting (if a little rigid) character and his journey as he navigate many new changes is illuminating.
Recommended.
Thankyou to Netgalley and HQ for the digital review copy.
Mr Sukhdev Sidhu (David/Dave to the English who cannot pronounce his name) has a lot to be proud of. He runs a successful post office/shop business, his children are happy in their respective jobs, he is loved by his customers and staff and he's contemplating a move to a nicer area. He has had his share of sorrow though, losing touch with his family in India and his beloved wife, Sarabjit, to cancer and now a computer system in the post office that cannot add up properly.
Of course Mr Sidhu is reassured that these are mere teething troubles and the increasing debit column will be sorted by head office. He has faith in the system. He also has other things on his mind - daughter Meena continues to show no signs of settling down and son, Raju, has an acting career that is making no money. The other biggest thing on Mr Sidhu's mind is shop assistant, Rose. Will he ever be able to pluck up the courage to do more than share a cup of tea with her?
Everyone is now aware how the Post Office scandal played out and this book might have been more relevant had it been published 2 years ago. However, it is still a very human story about a man who came to Britain to make something of himself for his family but, like thousands of other honest Sub-Postmasters, was subjected to the humiliation of being called liars and/or loss of livelihood, liberty and even life, while the Post Office tried to cover its tracks.
All stories highlighting this scandal are shocking and a fictionalised version does not make it any less appalling. You probably won't learn anything new with this novel but Mr Sidhu is sn interesting (if a little rigid) character and his journey as he navigate many new changes is illuminating.
Recommended.
Thankyou to Netgalley and HQ for the digital review copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an interesting story to read. I really enjoyed learning about Mr Sidhu's life and family, and all the Punjabi foods, clothing, and traditions. The story moves between Mr Sidhu's childhood in India and his current life as a sub postmaster working a post office and corner shop in Richmond. It is set, in the Richmond parts, during the post office Horizon scandal as we meet Mr Sidhu just as the computer system is about to be installed. I obviously knew what was going to happen, but still I found it so unsettling to read how nobody is believing what is happening, and things escalate so much that I found it too upsetting to read before bed, so had to save it as a daytime book in the end.
So, there were lots of aspects I liked, with Mr Sidhu's life and routines, and I also really liked his talks with Jay and walks with the dog.
But there were other things I struggled with, such as his relationship with his children. I could understand the conflicts, but they felt dragged out to me - sometimes Mr Sidhu seemed to understand his children and then other times it felt frustrating that he was being so blind. I know it all created the drama of the story but at times that felt stilted to me, and unsettling that at times I understood his character and at other times it felt like he made no sense at all.
But this was overall an engaging read, and reinforces the absolute disgrace of the Post Office and Fujitsu.
With thanks to Net Galley for my copy.
So, there were lots of aspects I liked, with Mr Sidhu's life and routines, and I also really liked his talks with Jay and walks with the dog.
But there were other things I struggled with, such as his relationship with his children. I could understand the conflicts, but they felt dragged out to me - sometimes Mr Sidhu seemed to understand his children and then other times it felt frustrating that he was being so blind. I know it all created the drama of the story but at times that felt stilted to me, and unsettling that at times I understood his character and at other times it felt like he made no sense at all.
But this was overall an engaging read, and reinforces the absolute disgrace of the Post Office and Fujitsu.
With thanks to Net Galley for my copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is both a lovely book and a shocking one. Mr Sidhu is a Post Office sub-postmaster in Richmond. He has worked his way up from arriving in the UK from India with just £3 to his name and has a comfortable life as a valued member of the community. His beloved wife has died a few years before the story begins and he’s now developing feelings for Rose who works in the small convenience shop attached to the Post Office.
Starting a new relation your 70s is fraught with misunderstandings and Mr Sidhu does not always handle things well but behind this stress is the much bigger stress relating to the new computer at the Post Office…
In the light of the Post Office scandal this is a relatively gentle (but not totally sugarcoated) story of the effect of the Horizon/Fujitsu disaster on one man and his family and community. Alongside that, the story looks back over Mr Sidhu’s life: growing up in the Punjab, emigrating to the UK and his experiences as a Sikh man in London.
I didn’t watch the recent TV drama (too distressing), but having recently seen the play ‘Glitch’ by Zannah Kearns, I was interested to read this story and, although fiction, it again lends to the facts of the scandal a personal dimension that helps reveal the huge damage caused to individuals.
Grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for an eARC in return for an unbiased review.
Starting a new relation your 70s is fraught with misunderstandings and Mr Sidhu does not always handle things well but behind this stress is the much bigger stress relating to the new computer at the Post Office…
In the light of the Post Office scandal this is a relatively gentle (but not totally sugarcoated) story of the effect of the Horizon/Fujitsu disaster on one man and his family and community. Alongside that, the story looks back over Mr Sidhu’s life: growing up in the Punjab, emigrating to the UK and his experiences as a Sikh man in London.
I didn’t watch the recent TV drama (too distressing), but having recently seen the play ‘Glitch’ by Zannah Kearns, I was interested to read this story and, although fiction, it again lends to the facts of the scandal a personal dimension that helps reveal the huge damage caused to individuals.
Grateful to NetGalley and the publishers for an eARC in return for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy
I thought this was a heartwarming romance until I got to the court scene. The injustice that Mr Sidhu faced was crippling. My heart poured out when I read about his community defending him so beautifully. It just all felt so unfair
Aside from the unsuspecting plot, this book is the perfect bridge between England and Punjab. As the girlfriend of a Punjabi I had so much fun talking to my boyfriend and his family about the new words I learnt. We howled over my pronunciation of swear words together and drew family trees to understand what names were given to who. I could see my boyfriend’s dad in this protagonist: strong, protective and dutiful. He too is not a man of many words but these pages were like a little insight into his mind. For that I give the author huge respect
Finally, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn lore about the Post Office Scandal. I had heard it on the news but never really paid it any mind. Now I understand the heartbreak that so many people would’ve been forced into. I suppose books are good for that if anything
Aside from the unsuspecting plot, this book is the perfect bridge between England and Punjab. As the girlfriend of a Punjabi I had so much fun talking to my boyfriend and his family about the new words I learnt. We howled over my pronunciation of swear words together and drew family trees to understand what names were given to who. I could see my boyfriend’s dad in this protagonist: strong, protective and dutiful. He too is not a man of many words but these pages were like a little insight into his mind. For that I give the author huge respect
Finally, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn lore about the Post Office Scandal. I had heard it on the news but never really paid it any mind. Now I understand the heartbreak that so many people would’ve been forced into. I suppose books are good for that if anything
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
A heart-warming and poignant story centred on a family-run post office in Richmond and the people whose lives revolve around it. At its core, the book explores the Post Office Horizon scandal, one of the UK’s greatest miscarriages of justice, through the experiences of Mr Sidhu. While highlighting the devastating impact of the scandal on hardworking postmasters, the novel also celebrates the vital role that local post offices have traditionally played as community hubs—places where neighbours meet, stories are shared, and relationships are built.
The novel is deeply rooted in Punjabi culture, portraying the values of family, resilience, duty, and community that shape the Sidhu family’s lives. Brar also examines the cultural differences between first-generation Punjabi immigrants and their children who were born and raised in the UK. Through these intergenerational tensions and connections, the story explores questions of identity, belonging, and what it means to balance heritage with modern British life.
A truly excellent book, I thoroughly enjoyed.
The novel is deeply rooted in Punjabi culture, portraying the values of family, resilience, duty, and community that shape the Sidhu family’s lives. Brar also examines the cultural differences between first-generation Punjabi immigrants and their children who were born and raised in the UK. Through these intergenerational tensions and connections, the story explores questions of identity, belonging, and what it means to balance heritage with modern British life.
A truly excellent book, I thoroughly enjoyed.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Mr Sidhu’s Post Office by Amman Brar is a moving story that I really enjoyed. Mr Sidhu, a Sikh sub‑postmaster who has balanced his accounts for twenty years, suddenly finds himself accused of owing tens of thousands of pounds after the introduction of the Horizon system. Drawing on the experiences of the author’s father, the story captures the disbelief, fear and quiet humiliation that follow, as Mr Sidhu struggles to defend his integrity against a system that refuses to listen.
Alongside this injustice runs a gentle love story between Mr Sidhu and Rose, a white English woman who works with him in the shop. Their relationship, and the mixed reactions of their families and community, adds warmth and humanity to the novel, showing how love persists even under pressure.
(Copilot assisted me with the writing of this review - based on very specific prompts taken from my notes of reading the book).
Alongside this injustice runs a gentle love story between Mr Sidhu and Rose, a white English woman who works with him in the shop. Their relationship, and the mixed reactions of their families and community, adds warmth and humanity to the novel, showing how love persists even under pressure.
(Copilot assisted me with the writing of this review - based on very specific prompts taken from my notes of reading the book).
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Having watched the dramatisation of the shocking Post Office one New Years Day during the long school Christmas break. and was so shocked by this.
When I had the oppertunity to read and review this story I was interested
This is a beautifully written story of a Sikh gentleman who comes from India to the UK. Sadly he becomes involved in the shocking Post Office scandal. Like the dramatisation of this subject the author explores in detail the terrible problems and such injustices those sub post masters ultimatately suffered.
There is also the experience of imigrants who came to the UK, keeping their cultures but also the sadness of leaving loved ones back in the country they came from. What expectations first genreations and later would expect from living in the UK.
This is well written, well researched with extreme under standing of the plights sub post masters went through and sadly are still going through.
When I had the oppertunity to read and review this story I was interested
This is a beautifully written story of a Sikh gentleman who comes from India to the UK. Sadly he becomes involved in the shocking Post Office scandal. Like the dramatisation of this subject the author explores in detail the terrible problems and such injustices those sub post masters ultimatately suffered.
There is also the experience of imigrants who came to the UK, keeping their cultures but also the sadness of leaving loved ones back in the country they came from. What expectations first genreations and later would expect from living in the UK.
This is well written, well researched with extreme under standing of the plights sub post masters went through and sadly are still going through.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A beautifully told tale of a Sikh man who arrives in Britain from rural India, and ultimately becomes caught up in the Post Office Scandal. The author fleshes out the experiences of immigrants: the desire to preserve one’s culture, the reminisces of a past life and loves, the awkwardness of parents whose children who grow up with different expectations, and it covers the difficult task of every immigrant in trying to slot into a foreign life in Britain. It is shown in exquisite detail against the menace and ultimate injustice done to those who ran sub-post offices. Mr Sidhu is a beautiful character and one who embodies the resilience of everyone who went through that trauma. A very timely story, terribly sad in places, and one that remains with you long after you have finished the book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mr Sidhu is a Sikh from Punjab who came to England as a young man to make a good life. And he did: he worked and saved and is postmaster of a successful post office / shop, his children are raised and adults with a good future, and while his wife died, he is after many years embarking on a new gentle romance.
Then the Post Office installs the new Horizon system and his professional life falls apart as week after week it records huge losses and the PO say it's happening to no one else and he must make up the losses. It is a story of devastating injustice that leaves the reader feeling furious and helpless.
The writing style is clear and simple but the gripping story keeps the reader engaged until the end
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
Then the Post Office installs the new Horizon system and his professional life falls apart as week after week it records huge losses and the PO say it's happening to no one else and he must make up the losses. It is a story of devastating injustice that leaves the reader feeling furious and helpless.
The writing style is clear and simple but the gripping story keeps the reader engaged until the end
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a lovely book.
Mr Sidhu is a postmaster in a post office in his shop in Richmond. He works with Rose whom he has gotten closer to after the death of his wife a few years before.
His grown up children are quite judgmental about the budding relationship.
He is popular with the locals and known for his kindness.
When the new Horizon computer system is rolled out he is concerned when it starts showing discrepancies. He phones the helpline and is told that it will work itself out. Which is doesn't and his life is turned upside down.
There are flashbacks to his life in the Punjab before he came to the UK and this explains some of the decisions he makes.
This is a very readable book mixing facts with fiction and I really needed to finish it to find out what happened.
Mr Sidhu is a postmaster in a post office in his shop in Richmond. He works with Rose whom he has gotten closer to after the death of his wife a few years before.
His grown up children are quite judgmental about the budding relationship.
He is popular with the locals and known for his kindness.
When the new Horizon computer system is rolled out he is concerned when it starts showing discrepancies. He phones the helpline and is told that it will work itself out. Which is doesn't and his life is turned upside down.
There are flashbacks to his life in the Punjab before he came to the UK and this explains some of the decisions he makes.
This is a very readable book mixing facts with fiction and I really needed to finish it to find out what happened.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Despite all the media coverage about the Horizon scandal, it was an interesting read, focusing on one particular sub-postmaster. Mr Sidhu’s rise and ultimate fall from grace is so very sad - considering all the work and efforts, everything was taken away from him. The author captured the emotions and public perception of the so-called fraud scandal until it became clear this was a computer program issue. Mr Sidhu’s children’s were of a younger generation when old traditions were changing, but their love and family unity rode the test of time.
An enjoyable, though unremarkable read, and my thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this ARC.
An enjoyable, though unremarkable read, and my thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I found this book hard to read at times because it was centred around the impact of the Horizon Post Office scandal on families and livelihoods. You read knowing the outcome would not be positive!
However I liked Mr Sidhu - a postmaster and a father. His wife has recently died and he has been left try to support his grown up children. His wife and he decided to bring them up to be part of British society but with an awareness of their cultural and religious heritage. They wanted them to have choices they did not have. He is, however, coming under pressure to encourage them to conform - to arrange marriages for them.
At work he becomes friends and then more than friends with Rose - this causes a rift with his children, particularly his daughter and his friends.
In the meantime the computer system is telling him that he is making a loss each week. As the collective losses increase Mr Sidhu has no way of paying them back. He is set to lose everything. He then finds out what a positive impact he made in his local community as they rally around him.
A very human take on the Post Office crisis which brings home to the reader the impact on the individuals, families and local communities
However I liked Mr Sidhu - a postmaster and a father. His wife has recently died and he has been left try to support his grown up children. His wife and he decided to bring them up to be part of British society but with an awareness of their cultural and religious heritage. They wanted them to have choices they did not have. He is, however, coming under pressure to encourage them to conform - to arrange marriages for them.
At work he becomes friends and then more than friends with Rose - this causes a rift with his children, particularly his daughter and his friends.
In the meantime the computer system is telling him that he is making a loss each week. As the collective losses increase Mr Sidhu has no way of paying them back. He is set to lose everything. He then finds out what a positive impact he made in his local community as they rally around him.
A very human take on the Post Office crisis which brings home to the reader the impact on the individuals, families and local communities
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I appreciated this book bringing together the importance of what happened during the Horizon scandal and giving a fictionalised version of an example of what happened to hundreds of sub-postmasters. Also a good example of the experience of immigrants in England and the importance of community. I think this is a good debut for the author.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mr Sidhu runs the Post Office from his own shop and is well liked in the community.
He is a widow with two grown up children.
When the Post Office changes to a new computer system things start to go wrong.
A story about family, community and a fight for justice.
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
He is a widow with two grown up children.
When the Post Office changes to a new computer system things start to go wrong.
A story about family, community and a fight for justice.
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 8, 2026
Another brilliant listen. This has only just been published and I knew I'd love it as soon as I heard the title. A brilliant fictional story but with lots of factual depictions included, with elements of the awful post office scandal. Brilliantly written, I cared so much about Mr Sidhu and his livelihood.
July 29, 2026
Five stars really isn't enough for this book
Although undoubtedly a work of fiction, for anyone who was outraged by the Post Office Horizon scandal, the comparisons are very clear.
I particularly enjoyed the cultural reference which enriched the book
The audio version was compelling and the narration perfect.
Although undoubtedly a work of fiction, for anyone who was outraged by the Post Office Horizon scandal, the comparisons are very clear.
I particularly enjoyed the cultural reference which enriched the book
The audio version was compelling and the narration perfect.
July 29, 2026
Brilliant
What a great read. A story of relationships within the family and the community. Mr Sidhu is such a wonderful character- you really feel you get to know him. Set against the backdrop of the absolutely appalling post office scandal this is a deeply compelling read.
What a great read. A story of relationships within the family and the community. Mr Sidhu is such a wonderful character- you really feel you get to know him. Set against the backdrop of the absolutely appalling post office scandal this is a deeply compelling read.
July 4, 2026
A terrific debut, mixing both a love story and an honourable man caught up in the sub-postmaster scandal with a healthy sprinkle of Punjabi thrown in. I enjoyed it immensely.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What a beautifully written, engaging and informative book! 'Mr Sidhu's Post Office' was a bitter-sweet read knowing as we now do about the Horizon scandal. Having arrived from his village in the Punjab during the 70's we follow Mr Sidhu's path until present day as he negotiates life in England whilst trying to maintain his own family traditions. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was heavily invested in the storyline with its well rounded, well written characters. Many thanks to publisher, author and netGalley for an arc.
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