Product reviewsNotes from a Small Island-Bill Bryson-Hardcover-0385405340-Good

Outsiders view of the British

Its a nice funny quaint book of our Island, put in a neat package. Enjoyable, slightly dated now but he put an interesting slant on our town and ways of life!

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Self-explanatory, don't need more than that.

Bill Bryson gives us the truth about the United Kingdom, including his humour and his occasional grumbles and ironic comments*, it could have been twice as long; which was why I also bought a copy of the DVD he made to go with the book...it could have been twice as long, too. I also have "More Notes from a Small Island, wish it was twice as long, and had a DVD to go with it, as well.

*Sadly, he also told the truth when he said the ironic humour has gone from the U.K. I was looking forward to it during my 2019 visit. Gone! And I mourn it's disappearance. Hope it returns - it was much enjoyed.Read full review...

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Made me want to read more of his books

A very easy book to read. Lots to recognise so holds the interest

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An American talking about Britain

I have bought many copies of this book and given it to my friends. It is very funny and an analysis of British culture. A bit dated now but still...

Thoroughly amusing

I bought this book to re=read after many years and it seemed to me to be even more entertaining than the last time. It's a keeper and this time I won't be giving it away!

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good writer

i really enjoy his view on things, very easy reading.

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Very funny, would highly recommend.

Loved it, bought this copy for a friend. Very funny, beautifully written. I’ve read it many times.

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Great book poorly packaged

poorly package only in thin bag no bubble wrap to protect book so edges now damaged .

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Good book

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good

nice clean no pages damaged or marked

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