AMAZON 5 STAR REVIEW

‘Having just returned from a summer break in the Fenlands myself, I felt an immediate connection to the setting, which Bailey captures with stunning authenticity. His narrative is filled with vivid characters, both humorous and traumatic, anchoring the story deeply in remembered facts and personal history.

The book explores the complexities of family life, focusing on the dysfunction at the heart of a supportive but troubled household. Bailey’s depiction of his parents, teasingly hinted at as “The Hag and the Head,” blends moments of dark humour with emotional insight. The gripping storytelling pulls you in, making me both laugh and reflect as the boy protagonist grapples with adult challenges and unsettling truths about his parents’ past.

Bailey’s writing is as sharp as it is lyrical, and he doesn’t shy away from the hard realities of family dynamics, offering a poignant, nuanced view of growing up in the Sixties. If you enjoy stories that weave together personal growth, family secrets, and a strong sense of place, Sunny Side of the House is an unforgettable read.

Highly recommended!’