Nice Work!

I just finished the book Nice Work by David Lodge... The story is about Vic Wilox, who is the Managing Director at Pringles and Son, and Robyn Penrose, a Doctor in English literature.

Robyn and Vic come across each other through a project were Robyn is going to follow Vic in his daily work at his firm. This will make it easier for Robyn to understand and connect the practical industries to the academic world.

When I started to read the book I immediately understood that Robyn’s and Vic’s worlds would be linked together and that they would learn to appreciate each other. It’s interesting that people who see life in different ways are forced to work side by side. I think that’s one of the main things that the writer wants you to think about.

Robyn knows a lot about literature and has an academic background, whilst Vic is an expert on his business. Together they can accomplish so much. I think it’s a good combination to mix theory with practical work. It’s important that people in general learn to listen and understand that they can gain knowledge from each other, and by that being more open minded.