LLANELLI TURK 'CARIAD' - Born in Llanelli in the 60's 70's - then it is... a...MUST READ. This 'semi' autobiography focuses on the author's childhood in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire South Wales in the 1960s and 70s, ending on his eighteenth birthday. Though he writes about his family and friends, he's particularly interested in the unusual people he met, including the time he saw a ghost in the hospital, and the books and magazines he read. There are lots of interesting ideas and material in this book. The dialogs are real and humorous. And a sure giggle from page to page. One of the strengths of the book is the author's ability to depict other people. His affection for his parents and his brother, his friendship with Bethan, the unusual local people he meets and particularly his relationship with his uncle are the most successful parts of the book. The way his writing starts matches his age and then the literal content advances with age. This, together with the real dialogue that he does not stray away from and the sense of reality in conversation, I find rare and appealing. This appeal will surely be noticed by those who respect Welsh prose throughout the world. This together with his unique style of honesty, humour and 'cut-level truth' in dialog would in my opinion be worthy of a literal prize. His love for his country of his fathers; 'Wales' and the way that Leo writes his conversational dialogue is most indeed appealing. Readers will giggle their way from page to page. Many will identify. Some will cry. A few will be left wondering. Sold over 5000 copies to Welsh Societies Worldwide. Llanelli town is where the story is dedicated. Born as a Turk in the 60's 70's - then it is a MUST READ... / / Please Vote / Follow. Diolch.
18 parts