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jadejade's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
The conceit of this non-fiction book is that the author goes from room to room of his home while speaking to the reader, reflecting on the home's (noticeably UK-focused) general history, and going on some impressive tangents that may make a reader query how we got there. Overall it was an informative and entertaining read. I'll note that there was one chapter towards the end that discussed medical topics, with descriptions right on the edge of what I could comfortably deal with.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child death
Minor: Medical content
birdiestitching's review against another edition
Triggering content relating to early women's health care and medical abuse
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma and Medical content
Minor: Slavery
zoesta's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Excrement, and Medical content
jemmania's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
THIS is the kind of history I live for. History that feels rich & meaningful with real colorful figures. History that isn't bogged down with mindless dates and titles. I listened to the audiobook, read by Bryson himself. This is the optimal experience. I would also highly recommend One Summer: America, 1927.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Medical content
Moderate: Infidelity, Violence, War, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Genocide
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