Very few books make me laugh out loud, and this one did a few times. But despite the laughs and sharing Bryson's aesthetic taste in towns, I was relieved to finish this. It's just little too mean and a little too whiny in ways that didn't contribute much. Still worth a read, but maybe not if you're already feeling down on society. ( )

UK foibles and enchantment

I enjoyed the travelogue and the time period. I don't know, parts were charming and funny but I just don't think Bryson & I have enough overlap in what we find amusing. 4 or 5 books in, I'm calling it.

Also, I can't say this enough, men please stop turning your domestic squabbles into observations about all women. I'm sorry your wife doesn't have her change ready at the register. I promise you, it's not a genetic trait applicable to 3 billion people. ( )

Relaxing book, wonderfully written, highly recommended!

Well written, engaging book that will especially delight anyone who knows any of the locales visited. Reminds you of all the good things we used to have in Britain. ( )

I first read this book when it came out in paperback in the mid 1990’s and enjoyed it then, on rereading it I still enjoyed the read. ( )