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Thekelburrows
Mar 24, 2016 rated it liked it
A pleasant little romp in the English countryside. I think I missed a lot of the jokes because I don't read enough of the Thomas Hardy novels Cold Comfort Farm seeks to lampoon.

Bonus "what the heck was that??" moments (per Wikipedia):

The story was set in the future. Although the book was published in 1932, the setting is an unspecified near future, some time after 1946 since an "Anglo-Nicaraguan War" of that year is alluded to in the experiences of some characters. The book contains technologic
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Alyssa
Jan 04, 2015 rated it really liked it
Almost every central conflict in Victorian literature could be solved with a straightforward conversation.This book proves it in the best way.
Lizzy
Nov 17, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
I'm pretty sure this will never stop being one of my favorite books. ...more
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