The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British (Paperback) by Sarah Lyall

from snooksmcdermott

Things now are different in the UK from when I spent the summer of 1986 working in London, but the English obviously aren't all that different judging by this book. Most amusing.

from sacrain

I really liked parts of this book -- it was funny, insightful, mortifying and amazing. I love Sarah Lyall's writing style, and I was usually engaged. Except about some of the Parliamentary stuff...ADD took over and I couldn't follow. But I followed their politics more than those in the US. The on...

from Oreillynsf

It's been done before, but this version of "Aren't the British quirky" is a fine read and a funny one as well. Lyall's perspective as an outsider strongly contributes to the humor in this work, and I have found myself searching for more of her work. I liked it. Not what you would call an importan...

from sacrain

I really liked parts of this book -- it was funny, insightful, mortifying and amazing. I love Sarah Lyall's writing style, and I was usually engaged. Except about some of the Parliamentary stuff...ADD took over and I couldn't follow. But I followed their politics more than those in the US. The on...

from nemoman

I liked this book better than I thought I would. I expected a lightweight, humorous look at the Brits. Unlike, say Bryson's books however, this book goes beyond lightweight entertainment fluff. Lyall, although maintaining a humorous and engaging tone, explores cultural differences at a deeper lev...