Really great, quirky little book about the daily life of bus drivers, and their animating philosophies. Was a touch existential and surreal, but in a very, very gentle way. ( )

As a veteran bus traveller, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was deadpan and absurd and at the same time felt 100% accurate, probably because Mills himself works as a bus driver. The ending was perfect. Highly recommended. ( )

Not my favorite Mills, though I still enjoy his style. The undercurrent is not quite as ominous as The Restraint of Beasts or Three to See the King. Still, a quick fun read. ( )

Not my favorite Mills, though I still enjoy his style. The undercurrent is not quite as ominous as The Restraint of Beasts or Three to See the King. Still, a quick fun read. ( )

It took me a second to get into this book as it starts so abruptly. Once in though, it was like taking a bus ride through New York. Anyone who has sat on a bus knows the different types of passengers you see riding alongside you, up the rows, down the seats, but have you ever thought of the drivers? Quirky characters made up the drivers. Some hilarious, some so staunchly mundane you want to throttle them. Then throw in the inspectors/order keepers and you see a whole new world to the bus system. I base my bus ride on the NY bus system as I have never been to London. I am sure it's even crazier there with all the different driving laws. The chaos though is familiar to a NY ride.

My favorite character was Breslin and "I'll tell you why": he was timely, but didn't have his career get to his head like say, Mirk Wilson the rookie. He had the most receptive lines and you knew some crazy route change was coming when he entered the scene. You never actually have a true physical description of him, so you are free to make him any bloke you would like.

This quick read was enjoyable. Such fun. ( )