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Enough Said by Alan Bennett review
Nostalgia, shame and gossip from Alan Bennett in the fourth instalment of his diaries
TL;DR
- The diaries cover the period from 2016 to 2024, including previously published pandemic entries.
- Bennett reflects on the enduring impact of his national service, particularly experiences of physical shame.
- The author exhibits a rivalrous side-eye towards Michael Palin's published diaries and ambivalent feelings towards Jonathan Miller.
- Despite acknowledging physical decline, Bennett's creative output, including plays and films like 'Allelujah!' and 'The Choral,' flourishes.
- The diaries are noted for their unsentimental tone, sharp observations, and Bennett's skill in making familiar themes resonate anew.