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Hmm, an entertaining novel set in a time that is in itself interesting (in 1956). A time when my earliest memories were formed as I was twelve then. But the book falls down with weak characters, too many of them, poor plot carry through. I only finished it because of my interest in France and esspaecially Provence, oh, and perfume.

Interesting so far

Very interesting and as usual from this author, an easy read. Too much sport included for my taste but heaps of other facts about the USA during 1927 (Summer), particularly aviation.

Rather a drudge to read so far. Hoping it will pick up now the author has got the monkey off her back.

A rather torrid read so far.

Still very interesting, proving to be a succinct study of all things Shakespeare, pity there isn't more to tell.

So far so good...classic Bryson in style and proving very enjoyable as well as interesting

So far so good...

Getting very tawdry and hard work by now. Seems to be running out of steam; happened at page 274. Up until then it was a good read despite it being poorly referenced (dates & names) in later chapters.

Fascinating insight into the lives (and deaths) of the aerial warriors of WWII. Writing a bit 'boys' own' and journalistic but nonetheless it makes for an entertaining if sad read so far.

This has to be the textbook on how to write biographies, notwithstanding the interesting subject persona and period (at least to me). The content is thoroughly researched and so is packed with detail, yet reads like a novel - so far...