bill bryson notes from a small island review

The book flows very well and I always want to read on, which isn’t always the case with a lot of authors. Show more Download Choose your file Higher quality (128kbps). His criticisms are few but fair and his praise is frequent and his love for the country shines through. Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island Amusing and affectionate portrait of the island nation Bill Bryson proudly calls home. If nothing else, it’ll give you an idea of the place that once was. I’d recommend it as a read if you have an interest in traveling extensively within England. He writes very well and has some interesting observations about the British. Notes From A Small Island was published in 1997, so a lot of it might be outdated information.

The book contains many humorous anecdotes as well as some anecdotes about a few furious rants at strangers, which are entertaining to read and I love how honest he is at including these often unwarranted attacks on strangers! It’s an interesting look back at life over a quarter of a century ago, especially in terms of prices: in 1994, admission to Stonehenge was £2.80 in 2021, a concessions non-donation ticket is £17.60! Then, in the mid-1990s, he goes on a journey around the UK, along the way considering the things that make this country unique. I’m pleased to say that it was worth the wait and that I thoroughly enjoyed it.īill Bryson tells anecdotes from his arrival in the UK in 1973 and from his time working in journalism during the 1980s. I’ve been meaning to read this book for at least ten years and I finally got round to it recently.

Bill bryson notes from a small island review