The Fox of Kensal Green is a charming and sharply observed novel that delights with its offbeat humour and rich character study. I particularly enjoyed the quirky character of Wilf—his oddball charm and unique perspective bring a different energy to the story. The book’s strength lies in its keen exploration of each character, offering an engaging tapestry of personalities that feel real.

A thoroughly enjoyable and memorable read.

Kensal Green. A quiet neighbourhood in London. A mixed group of residents.

A professor. A journalist. A left-wing Scotsman. A group creating a community garden. Mario taking too many drugs.

And Wilf Kelly decides that a fox is an excellent pet...

But Wilf is accused of a terrible crime. He's the target of the police and the media.

Can anyone prove that he's innocent?

Excellent

The Fox of Kensal Green is a delightful, heart-filled story about platonic love and community.

The storyline mainly follows Wilf, a man who finds life confusing, as he tries to branch out his daily routines. His neighbours and friends support him throughout (even if he isn’t always grateful or doesn’t understand what they’re doing).

I found the book so emotional yet heartwarming, Richard Tyrrell highlights the failings of modern society and governments over the last 15 years throughout but the strong community who pull together no matter what is the real heart of the story. We can all only hope to be loved and cared for in the way Felicia loves and cares for Wilf.

Thank you to NetGalley and Salt for a copy of this ARC.