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Pete McCarthy's attempt to discover what it is to be Irish leads on an exploration of the west coast that will leave your sides aching and tears tripping down your face. Along the way he revisits his own history with the country but it's his insight into the "Irish" and our way of life that leaves you laughing out loud like a nutter on public transport. If you ever plan on coming to Ireland I would suggest picking this up and using it as your guide to the coast, if nothing else you'll have a rough idea of the cost of Singapore noodles. If you're not planning on visiting Ireland it's a hilarious read and remember two of Mr McCarthy's rules to travel, Never walk past a bar with your name above the door and on visiting any country always bring a travel guide that's at least a hundred years out of date.Read full review
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I'm only about a third of the way into this book but feel a compulsion to review it anyway..... Ive got Irish roots (father) so probably have a bit more of an insight into what Peter McCarthy is about. Its a naturally written, totally engaging read. If you have visited Ireland at all then you will see everything he describe in vivid detail in your minds eye. If you haven't, then read the book and use it as a replacement for a tourist guide. I only wish that I'd read it years ago when a friend recommended it..... so that I would be re-reading it now.
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It's 20 years old but stands up well for a travel book. So we'll written and so funny. It makes you nostalgic for an Ireland that you may not even have visited. Tremendous.
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I read this book over two days it's that captivating. Not a tour guide book more a story of Irishness in its best form. I laughed so much I embarrassed the mrs I think we all have a story to talk. It none tell it much better then Pete God rest him .
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Good quality used item, timely arrival. A very amusing and addictive yarn. Recommended light reading on holiday or travels.
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