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Notes from a Small Island
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Notes from a Small Island
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Publisher's Summary
After nearly two decades in Britain, Bill Bryson took the decision to move back to the States for a while but before leaving his much-loved home in North Yorkshire, Bryson insisted on taking one last trip around Britain. His aim was to take stock of the nation's public face and private parts (as it were), and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite, a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow named Hardy, place names like Farleigh Wallop and Shellow Bowells, people who said 'Mustn't grumble', and Gardeners' Question Time.
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- Kiwi
- 05-02-2022
Another excellent Bryson book
You can't go wrong with Bill Bryson, interesting fact filled with a good dose of dry humour.
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- Whyme
- 22-05-2020
Takes me Back
Having lived in Australia for the past 30 years this wonderful book brought many dim memories of the Britain of my youth flooding back. Bill expresses my feelings for Britishness in ways that I cannot, things that seem inconsequential but add up to a uniqueness of character so easily overlooked or in my case forgotten. My only grumble is the music which the producers must have thought a clever idea. It isn’t and just grated.
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- diane
- 06-02-2020
entertaining, informative and wonderful
I loved this book, and more especially since it is narrated by Mr Bryson himself. He is fun and funny. he is able to encapsulate ideas and feelings that most of us have but have never been able to put into words. I was disappointed to get to the end.
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- Diana
- 07-10-2014
Short and charming
Would you consider the audio edition of Notes from a Small Island to be better than the print version?
About the same -- though Bill Bryson's reading is quite lovely.
Would you be willing to try another book from Bill Bryson? Why or why not?
Yes, as he is prone to take notice of all sorts of interesting details.
What does Bill Bryson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The almost-deadpan delivery -- which is oddly enjoyable.
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- Trish
- 16-02-2024
Great way to experience Great Britain
I enjoyed his obvious love of the country. His hilarious recollections as he wandered around some of the smaller towns & villages while using mainly public transport. I very much enjoyed his narration. An enjoyable & often laugh aloud read.
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