Richard Benson (3) (1966–)
Auteur van The Farm: The Story of One Family and the English Countryside
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- Geboortedatum
- 1966-02-13
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- UK
- Geboorteplaats
- Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, UK
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- Werken
- 3
- Leden
- 172
- Populariteit
- #124,308
- Waardering
- 3.9
- Besprekingen
- 7
- ISBNs
- 135
- Talen
- 4
From the very beginning, there is no doubt that this is a deeply-felt story. It is full of detail and also evident that the author has done a great deal of research into his family, including the memories and recollections of a large number of living relatives.
So the author gets an "A+" for effort.
However, I found the actual narrative over-wordy and lumpy. There's certainly a tale in there, but it's just not told very well. This is a book which sets down the history of one family, for that family to reference and enjoy. It has very limited appeal to a wider audience.
My view of this book is contrary to many other reviews, both here and in the press, so you may want to check some of these other sources before you decide whether or not to embark on this 500-page family history.… (meer)