Friday, 14 September 2018

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, Laurie Lee


This follows on from Cider with Rosie, Lee's description of growing up in a village in the 1920s. Here Lee leaves his home and walks to London, and then through Spain. Lee has a casual, compelling way of writing and is a brilliant observer and travelling partner. As with Cider with Rosie it's a fascinating peek into life for people at that time, both fellow travellers and local people.