Review of Starter for 10 (2006) by Butch H — 01 Sep 2008
In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching "University Challenge," a college quiz show.
At Bristol he tries out for the Challenge team and falls under the spell of Alice, a lovely blond with an extensive sexual past. He's smitten, and he carelessly manages to hurt the feelings of Rebecca Epstein, a friend whose politics and wit he admires.
The Challenge finale is coming up; maybe Brian can redeem himself and still avoid being a prat.
This review of Starter for 10 (2006) was written by Butch H on 01 Sep 2008.
Starter for 10 has generally received positive reviews.
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