Notes from a Small Island
by Bill Bryson
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 66.9K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 324 pages.
About Notes from a Small Island
"Suddenly, in the space of a moment, I realized what it was that I loved about Britain-which is to say, all of it."After nearly two decades spent on British soil, Bill Bryson - bestselling author of The Mother Tongue and Made in America-decided to return to the United States. ("I had recently read," Bryson writes, "that 3.7 million Americans believed that they had been abducted by aliens at one time or another, so it was clear that my people needed me.") But before departing, he set out on a grand farewell tour of the green and kindly island that had so long been his home.Veering from the ludicrous to the endearing and back again, Notes from a Small Island is a delightfully irreverent jaunt around the unparalleled floating nation that has produced zebra crossings, Shakespeare, Twiggie Winkie's Farm, and places with names like Farleigh Wallop and Titsey. The result is an uproarious social commentary that conveys the true glory of Britain, from the satiric pen of an unapologetic Anglophile.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill Bryson |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 324 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 66,947 |
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What genre is Notes from a Small Island?
Notes from a Small Island is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Notes from a Small Island worth reading?
Based on 66.9K reader ratings, Notes from a Small Island has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Notes from a Small Island?
Notes from a Small Island has 324 pages.
Who wrote Notes from a Small Island?
Notes from a Small Island was written by Bill Bryson. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for Notes from a Small Island?
The ISBN-13 for Notes from a Small Island is 9780380727510.0.
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