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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
Great book.
Would nearly make you want to live in Longford.
That's saying a lot from a Cavan man.
Looking forward to reading the cow book.
Would nearly make you want to live in Longford.
That's saying a lot from a Cavan man.
Looking forward to reading the cow book.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
A compelling and enjoyable contemplation at what one experiences during long-distance running, mixed with local Irish history. The literary influences are obvious (and repeatedly referred to), from Thoreau to Faulkner to Murakami.
The book is slightly meandering in places, perhaps alluding to the lonely and wandering mind of a distance runner. Some lines were a little too on the nose: "Today is our masterpiece, today is my Caravaggio".
I loved the forays into Longford and civil war history, and the idea that local landmarks can have fascinating stories that are often overlooked.
Really enjoyed the book overall, and definitely have the earlier "The Cow Book" on my "to read" list.
The book is slightly meandering in places, perhaps alluding to the lonely and wandering mind of a distance runner. Some lines were a little too on the nose: "Today is our masterpiece, today is my Caravaggio".
I loved the forays into Longford and civil war history, and the idea that local landmarks can have fascinating stories that are often overlooked.
Really enjoyed the book overall, and definitely have the earlier "The Cow Book" on my "to read" list.
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
A book about running in the countryside with some interesting historical facts
Great book that ties the love of running with the history of Ireland. Great read!
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Great book that ties the love of running with the history of Ireland. Great read!
reflective
slow-paced