afox98's review against another edition
3.0
3 1/2 stars. The book chronicles the author's tour through Great Britain before moving back to the United States. I laughed out loud several times. His descriptions of the various towns and villages he visited were humorous and thorough and very interesting. The stories gave me a glimpse into what daily British life is like in towns outside of London. Book could've been about a quarter to a third shorter and still been good… it just got repetitive after a while. The glossary in the back of English terms was also helpful.
tarikalily's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
A hilariously readable account of Bill Bryson's travels around the UK. Although now reasonably out of date, the quaint Britishisms are still incredibly recognisable. A great read for anyone wanting to understand rural Britain a little better, or considering a trip into the countryside to see a more traditional way of life.
Bryson writes critically of everyone he meets, whilst constantly professing his love of Britain, Britons and British culture. It's paradoxical but lovely.
Bryson writes critically of everyone he meets, whilst constantly professing his love of Britain, Britons and British culture. It's paradoxical but lovely.
fuckthisshit's review against another edition
funny
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Bill Bryson, what a writer!!!
amelianinnespickard's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
karism576's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Funny but would be much more interesting/engaging to an English reader (I’m American and have never been to anywhere he described or joked about, so I was missing some context)
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
3.0
When Bill Bryson decided to move back home to the United States, he takes one more ride around the country he called home for 20 plus years, and takes his readers along.
He tells stories of his travels, speaks of specific locations, historical sites, and the people.
And while the idea is good and kind of "his thing", this wasn't the easiest book to get through.
While in the end, I did enjoy this book as a whole. It wasn't an overly engaging book. Definitely would be more enjoyable had I been more familiar with the locations, unfortunately my visit to the UK did not especially aid in my understanding, or ability to relate and appreciate this book.
He tells stories of his travels, speaks of specific locations, historical sites, and the people.
And while the idea is good and kind of "his thing", this wasn't the easiest book to get through.
While in the end, I did enjoy this book as a whole. It wasn't an overly engaging book. Definitely would be more enjoyable had I been more familiar with the locations, unfortunately my visit to the UK did not especially aid in my understanding, or ability to relate and appreciate this book.