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A review by lelia_t
The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff
4.0
A thoroughly engaging book lover's tour of England with a lively-minded, funny, honest guide. Helene Hanff is as lovable a companion for the reader as she is to the folks in London who treat her like royalty. I particularly enjoyed her description of learning to write by reading the lectures of Arthur Quiller Couch, but first having to run off to get more books and learn Greek and Latin in order to understand the lectures of Arthur Quiller Couch.
Helene’s humor and honesty shine throughout the book. The trip isn’t perfect - she’s disappointed sometimes, and sometimes tired and once throws a tantrum. But her humor always saves the day and makes this book a welcome follow-up to 84 Charing Cross Road.
Helene’s humor and honesty shine throughout the book. The trip isn’t perfect - she’s disappointed sometimes, and sometimes tired and once throws a tantrum. But her humor always saves the day and makes this book a welcome follow-up to 84 Charing Cross Road.