Island Story: Journeys Through Unfamiliar Britain: 130

by J.D. Taylor

197

Genres: Politics, Travel, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

Published July 12, 2016

Reviews

[Herwin Tros · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Londoner who cycles the shores of Great Britain, meeting people and asking them just a few questions: 'how is life around here?' for example. the stories he is told, make a picture of the state of the country, which is rather depressing but also hopeful.

[Paul Nijland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book with interest because I am very intrigued by the distinctive characteristics of England and the British, who I consider a unique people. For a certain period, I traveled across England for my work and had many conversations in the pub; I partly recognize these experiences in Taylor's book. Nicely described.

[Harry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wat is dit een geweldig boek! En wat heb ik een respect voor de schrijver.
JD Taylor is bevlogen, empatisch en begrijpt wat er aan de hand is in de UK.
Petje af!

[Steve Gillway · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Hats off" or in modern parlance "Big respect" to the author for this epic journey. His idea was to cycle, on a not -too-modern, bike all around the UK, he covers all the mainland and gets out to all the islands which form the UK. He's trying to emulate William Cobbett and have an idea state of the nation, especially in the post-brexit world. I enjoyed his travails and meeting some of the people he comes across, but for me it works best in smaller communities, like the highlands of Scotland. I think it is quite hard to pop into Manchester, buy a bag of chips, or a pint and find out what is happening there. Certainly a reminder of many endearing aspects to my homeland.