The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT by Marianne Cronin is the story set in a Glasgow hospital of two terminal patients - one aged 17 years and the other 83 – who become fast friends and retell the stories of their lives through pictures.  This debut novel is an interesting juxtaposition of two rather quirky characters and it's generally positive and humorous, although not especially memorable. It will make for an entertaining movie. Booklist described Cronin’s well-written novel as “A strong and intriguing read-alike for John Green's The Fault in Our Stars.” I respectfully disagree because Lenni felt very immature at times (more like an 11 year-old than a 17 year-old). Margot, while full of vigor and the more nuanced perspective that comes with age, shares tales of numerous broken relationships and rather random life choices. It is wonderful that these lonely characters have found friendship and support in each other, if only for a short time. THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT was a Library Reads selection for June.