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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
funny
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inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Okay, Look! I'm going to be a little biased about this book as a Northerner. But I thought it was absolutely cracking! This was a genuine history of the North, with its struggles and its triumphs. Brian Groom didn't pull any punches both showing the problematic issues that the North has been a part of as well as giving praise where praise is due. For me, this was a true depiction of the north from bits of shameful truth, hardship, inequality, diversity and with a sprinkle of hilarity. The only thing I wish could have been added would have been a chapter on the LGBT history of the North. Queer figures were mentioned, such as David Hockney. However, I would have liked to have seen a chapter on Queer figures from the North to give this book its full potential. But I still found this an excellent read! However biased I am!!