The story... Mr Malik is an honourable and reserved widower - middle aged with a combover that isn't fooling anyone. Nobody knows that for three years he has been in love with Rose, the leader of the East African Ornithological Society Tuesday morning bird walk.Mr Malik is working up the courage to invite the object of his affections to the annual Nairobi Hunt Ball. The untimely arrival of the wealthy Harry Kahn sees a competition ensuing to see who can identify the most species of birds within a week - for the privilege of asking Rose to the ball.
With disposable wealth on his side, Harry Khan has no trouble hiring boats, light aircraft and guides to take him to Kenya's choicest bird watching spots. And yet Mr Malik isn't so easily defeated - despite having his car and wallet stolen - he had a few unorthodox methods of his own!
My verdict... I absolutely tore through this book in one day. I loved it! So light and amusing, with spectacular knowledge on birds. It made me want to visit Nairobi one day - especially to see Kakamega Forest!! Parts of the story reminded me of the Owen Wilson/ Jack Black movie 'The Big Year.'
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