Leonard is a thirty-something man who lived with his mother until her death, keeping her company when he wasn't at work cleaning up the text for kids' encyclopedias. His best friend is Hungry Paul, who similarly lives with his parents, keeping them company when he isn't occasionally filling in for absent postal carriers. They're book good, quiet men who are quite happy in their introvert lifestyles. But Hungry Paul's sister is getting married, which causes her to start fretting about who will take care of the family as she starts her own; meanwhile, Leonard seems to have caught the attention of Sheila, an artistic woman who works in the same office building. Will these events upset their calm lives and longtime friendship?
This is an absolutely charming book about everyday mediocre people. It's sweet, ponderous (but in a good way!), and just all around pleasant. Highly recommended for fans of Nina Stibbe and realistic British fiction.
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