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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
Brilliant reading. Interesting perspectives and stories
Absolutely fascinating book. Primarily because the whole book is about people and people are fascinating. Also as it is a way of life that no longer exists. A lot of the keepers and their wives would have been older than my parents were at the time of the interviews so interesting insight to how ordinary people were then.
What an excellent book. Thoroughly enjoyable, fascinating, informative, ponderous and deep. I loved every page of it. The skill Tony Parker brings is his stepping back and allowing the subjects to tell their story, giving them a voice and then selecting their words to tell a story of the men and women who live life within the lighthouse service. I can hardly wait to read more of his books.
Halfway through 2023, this is my book of the year.
Halfway through 2023, this is my book of the year.
informative
medium-paced
A fascinating insight into a livelihood that no longer exists, and one which I knew little about. Through interview accounts, the author captures intimate detail on the working and family lives of lighthouse keepers.
I read this book for research for a fictional story I'm working on and this book has been invaluable, a wealth of information on the lives of lighthouse keepers & their families.
It is an incredibly honest portrayal of those lives and Tony Parker must have been a fantastic interviewer in his time.
This book was enjoyable to read from start to finish and despite being non-fiction, it never felt like stark facts - it felt very personal to lives examined and gave valuable insight.
I have filled up many pages with notes and there is no doubt this book will be a great help whilst I work on my story.
It is an incredibly honest portrayal of those lives and Tony Parker must have been a fantastic interviewer in his time.
This book was enjoyable to read from start to finish and despite being non-fiction, it never felt like stark facts - it felt very personal to lives examined and gave valuable insight.
I have filled up many pages with notes and there is no doubt this book will be a great help whilst I work on my story.
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
An excellent hidden gem. Everyone should read it. At turns very funny, then takes a more serious turn in later chapters. Thoroughly enjoyed it.