...by Bill Bryson, 1995.
Bill Bryson's observations of England before he returned to the U.S.A.
Warmhearted, generous and delightful.
Easy to read, love and imitate in one's heart.
Favourite episodes include Bill's turning up to John O'Groats, his trip through the lake district, and his encounter with cheap Catholic relics in Calais.
But they're all gems!
9/10.
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I started reading this one, after seeing all your glowing reviews of his wonderful books... and gave up because of his foul language. Ah well.
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ReplyDeleteYou're right, there is an f-word ratio issue in this book, which I noticed without noting...
I urge you to turn to either A Brief History...or At Home (the latest)...no issues with the language - pure flow and entertainment of the highest order.
What's the language in the Thunderbolt Kid like?
ReplyDeletePretty good I think tho I seem to remember one expletive used for emphasis.
ReplyDeleteThe book is a highly entertaining memoir.