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Sep 11, 2016jeffreyochsner rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is entertaining, funny and informative. Mr. Bryson rhapsodizes about the beautiful English countryside. He thinks that is one of Britain's greatest achievements, even though Britain does not have the natural wonders that exist in other parts of the world. He writes approvingly of the things Britain does well, and despairingly of the things it does poorly. Frequently his stories made me laugh out loud (and goodness knows we need more books that make us laugh out loud!). As Seattle faces crises with affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and rampant growth and development, it is interesting to hear how London and other places in Britain are grappling with the same problems. Mr. Bryson is just as irritated and frustrated with the way the British authorities are "solving" these problems as are many of us here in Seattle.