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A review by nicmcphee
The Wake by Paul Kingsnorth
4.0
The pseudo-Old English obviously takes some time to get used to, but once you get rolling it starts to have a nice rhythm and almost poetic sound.
There are plenty of big themes and ideas in this, and it sheds wonderful lights on a very interesting and important time in British history.
I found I got somewhat bogged down about 3/4 of the way through, but things picked up again nicely in the end game. I certainly recommend it, especially if the idea of the language appeals.
There are plenty of big themes and ideas in this, and it sheds wonderful lights on a very interesting and important time in British history.
I found I got somewhat bogged down about 3/4 of the way through, but things picked up again nicely in the end game. I certainly recommend it, especially if the idea of the language appeals.