The Truth Club is not the kind of book where people go to lots of expensive restaurants or spiralise zucchini, they are far more preoccupied with trying to sort out their personal lives, which is why comfort food is frequently mentioned. Sally Adams, the main character, is a journalist and likes munching a biscuit, especially if it is covered in chocolate. Some months after a rather grand wedding she has left her husband, Diarmuid, because their views of love and marriage seem so different. ( “I love sweet things, Diarmuid prefers savories.” As I say this I realise it pretty well sums up my marriage. she reflects in Chapter Seven.) A carpentry teacher and biology student, Diarmuid has become somewhat obsessed with some mice he's keeping as part of his studies, and often lovingly gives them mature cheddar cheese. Diarmuid himself has a fondness for Turkish Delight confectionery, and almond biscuits which Sally stocks up on for when he 'pops round'. (They are 'keepin...
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