I heard from several people that I would like this book, but I fail to see the reason. I've read 66 pages at a gruelingly slow pace. So far, the author is describing her experiences while living in a cottage in the woods. She hasn't offered any insight to her experiences, just descriptions of the animals, the changes with the seasons, etc. It seems pointless if she doesn't expound on her observations. But perhaps there is a deeper point to the book which is far beyond my understanding.
At any rate, I'm shelving this one until later.
This book was interesting in the beginning, & then got interesting again in chapter 8, which starts on page 227. The rest of the book was waiting, waiting, waiting for something to happen. Not much of what did actually happen was remotely plausible.
Another entertaining read from Bill Bryson describing his formative years in the 1950's & 60's.
I heard from several people that I would like this book, but I fail to see the reason. I've read 66 pages at a gruelingly slow pace. So far, the author is describing her experiences while living in a cottage in the woods. She hasn't offered any insight to her experiences, just descriptions of the animals, the changes with the seasons, etc. It seems pointless if she doesn't expound on her observations. But perhaps there is a deeper point to the book which is far beyond my understanding.
Everything you ever wanted to know about... everything! (But didn't know to ask.)
If only I could be so tolerant.
