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Beyond Belfast (2009)

by Will Ferguson(Favorite Author)
3.76 of 5 Votes: 2
ISBN
0670069159 (ISBN13: 9780670069156)
languge
English
publisher
Viking Canada
review 1: This is a fun read that provides an honest account of Ferguson's trek across the counties that form Ulster. A wonderful mix of travel writing, genealogical reflection, and cultural observation. For a hiking book, Ferguson leaves little doubt about the painfulness of that process but was able nevertheless to make me wonder where I needed to go for my "big hike". From a family history angle, it has the common bitter sweet aspects of adventurous mystery culminating in incomplete connections and a brick wall (or stone steps if you prefer). From a commentary on the state of affairs in Northern Ireland, it has a journalistic historian quality but with an "Hey, I'm here on holiday" attitude - that is to say, one without singular agenda or story focus. Funny and engaging all ... morearound.
review 2: As I was preparing to embark on a two week trek around Ireland, I was interested in hearing about others who have done the same. Will Ferguson chose to walk around Northern Ireland, which I of course was not planning to do, but I was drawn to his story. I loved his descriptions of the small towns and villages he walked through, and the way he told the history of each of these places. It made me wish I had more time to really explore the country. less
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Claire
I liked it but not as much as I had hoped. Good history, interesting travels but not really funny.
nononono
Laugh out loud funny, entertaining and very educational.
HayleyLeahBlack
wonderfully funny, informing and loved it.
chavonnc
Loved his humour
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