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By: INVER 001
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2022-07-15 13:55:05 |
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Most found the book more tedious than we had all expected. However those who had travelled in the area, and especially those who had been on canals, were more tolerant of and interested in the subject matter. We enjoyed the photos. |
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By: AUCK 009
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2022-07-15 13:51:45 |
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A good read. We found it interesting and funny and mostly beautifully written. But what a pillock he was!! Selfish and self-centred. Every woman whose husband even hints at doing this should read it - and learn. |
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By: RICH 005
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2022-07-15 13:49:53 |
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Mixed reactions to this book. Some enjoyed it while others thought it was repetitive and boring. Did provoke a lot of discussion about travel. |
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By: NAP 023
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2022-07-15 13:47:38 |
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Comments generally favourable. Much discussion of the "near breakdown" of the marriage - not surprising when cooped up in such close environs for a year, when Sally didn't really want to be there, and hated the locks! |
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By: ASHB 024
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2022-07-15 13:45:43 |
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All members enjoyed this book. They thought it a "pleasant, easy read". Many commented that it needed a map. |
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By: TAUR 015
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2022-07-15 13:42:42 |
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An interesting travelogue, but one that highlights the reality, ideals and personal relationships that need to be worked through when under-taking an overseas adventure. |
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By: RANGI 006
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2022-07-15 13:40:59 |
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The group felt that the title was apt - long and slow! Some of the writing was laugh-out-loud, but there was no real sense of the places/countries/people. A map of their journey would have been interesting. There was a strong feeling of sympathy for Bruce Ansley's wife... |
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By: AUCK 153
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2022-07-15 13:37:43 |
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An easy read. Most of us now don't want to spend a year on a canal boat in France, though. |
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By: KATIK 001
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2022-07-15 13:36:51 |
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Loved the food and wine and those hidden villages, but felt the slow meandering of the canal boat mirrored the journey. In our opinion journalists do not necessarily make good authors, and while Bruce Ansley was a hit with McPhail and Gadsby, his continual attempt at humour seemed misplaced, and didn't even lighten their holiday for us. The obsession with boats seemed to weigh heavily on the marriage, as Bruce seemed to be unaware of his wife's interests. |
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By: WELL 024
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2022-07-15 13:32:14 |
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It's great that it's a Kiwi author and that there are Kiwi refences within the story. There is too much that is hinted at, but not really explained however. A pleasant, gentle read. |
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By: RUSS 004
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2022-07-15 13:29:25 |
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An ok read, but missed out so much detail. Everything glossed over really. |
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By: KATIK 003
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2022-07-15 13:28:14 |
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Laugh out loud in some places! |
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By: RAWEN 001
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2022-07-15 13:27:45 |
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Mixed views on this. Those in the group with boats or who had had canal boat holidays, enjoyed the book. Others thought Bruce did not take his wife's feelings into account enough. Luckily their marriage survived. Good discussions had. |
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