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Feb 24, 2008
Shirley
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This book is truly a travelogue--I feel I could take it and follow the descriptions even without a map. (But I get easily lost, so I probably would take a map.) Vivid description and the use of all the senses are techniques Higgs uses in all her books. This one is no exception. Because of the first person approach, talking to the rider (reader) in the other seat, the reader gains a sense of immediacy. I picked up this book to complement the reading of Higgs' four historical novels, includ
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May 05, 2011
Carmen
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I finished this book just before I left for Scotland, and thoroughly enjoyed it. What's not to like about visiting or reading about Scotland?
Jan 29, 2011
Kathleen
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Liked the information, not so much the writing style. Clever convention to write like the reader and the author are traveling together...
Aug 19, 2009
Roxanne
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I loved this book. Oh, how I want to go to Scotland and retrace her steps there!
Jul 18, 2009
Erin
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I did not care for this book. The writing style is very off-putting and there's a real shortage of substantial content here. The author's prose is ridiculously romanticized and so pandering that I felt a little insulted reading it.
I read a lot of travel writing, but this is not travel writing. This was sort of like reading a 13-year old's self-important travel journal. It didn't teach me anything new or interesting about Scotland, which is a real shame. I eventually gave up o More...
I read a lot of travel writing, but this is not travel writing. This was sort of like reading a 13-year old's self-important travel journal. It didn't teach me anything new or interesting about Scotland, which is a real shame. I eventually gave up o More...
May 02, 2011
Grace
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I had a really hard time getting into this book. Not that it wasn't well written but a guess a travel documentary is not my thing.
Sep 16, 2009
Kathleen
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Although the writing style of "talking to" the reader as if you were her travel companion wore a bit thin after a couple of chapters, it was a great "trip" back to Scotland. I also discovered places I missed on my trip. They are on the list for next time.
Jan 05, 2010
Laurie
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A sedate car ride through the Scottish lowlands. An extremely knowledgeable guide, Higgs takes the reader with her up & down rolling hills and strolling through damp grounds to explore castles, kirkyards, inns & shops. Utterly charming.
Dec 28, 2009
Karyn
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Oh my heavens! This book was SLOW! And I'm one of those people who likes slow! Still, I liked the book. It slowly pulled me through the lowlands and gave me a brilliant picture of traveling through this part of Scotland.
Nov 30, 2007
Tanita
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This was a gift I hadn't gotten around to reading. It's fair, but it's highly romanticized from the non-tourist Scotland I'm discovering - but people who enjoy travel narratives might like it.
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