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A review by labunnywtf
The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British by Sarah Lyall
3.0
Well, this book didn't turn me off from visiting England in the least. It might have me packing ala Jeff Goldblum in Vibes, with my own water and food source, though...
I really liked this book. It's funny, if not falling-down-giggling funny, and gives a fun, insightful look at Britons and their way of life. At least, I think it's insightful. Having never been to England and having limited access to actual England-ians, I probably have a very stereotypical view of them. This book diminishes some of it and adds brand-spankin' new ones in there, as well.
Some of the chapters lag, but overall, I really enjoyed reading this. Even the chapters that lagged had "easter egg" type treasures in them, which made it impossible to skim.
I really liked this book. It's funny, if not falling-down-giggling funny, and gives a fun, insightful look at Britons and their way of life. At least, I think it's insightful. Having never been to England and having limited access to actual England-ians, I probably have a very stereotypical view of them. This book diminishes some of it and adds brand-spankin' new ones in there, as well.
Some of the chapters lag, but overall, I really enjoyed reading this. Even the chapters that lagged had "easter egg" type treasures in them, which made it impossible to skim.