I used to read the Adrian Mole books as a kid and I'm pretty sure this was the only one I've never read - it was written fairly recently. The loveable Adrian gives the title to this book when he writes a letter to Tony Blair requesting that he inform a travel company of the danger of the weapons of mass destruction. It seems after all this time, Adrian still hasn't changed. He's still in love with Pandora Braithwaite and he still somehow manages back living with his parents. We see Adrian as a dedicated believer of Tony Blair's mission in Iraq and his slow realisation throughout the book that perhaps something is not right - especially when his beloved Pandora (a Minister in the Labour government) splits from Blair.
As usual Townsend has brought us back a character who has never gotten passe. His potential to embarrass himself and to take himself too seriously is once again evident throughout the book. This is as well as his support for his son Glen who is off in Iraq, a member of the army. Adrian finds himself deep in the credit economy and his debts begin to pile up as he gets credit card upon credit card with no idea how to pay for them.
As usual Sue Townsend has fully delivered on one of the most amusing characters ever to be put in literature - definitely up there with Bridget Jones.
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