What Bill Bryson does through this book is take the reader on a tour of Britain (and Britishness) through the eyes of an outsider while possessing the experiences of an insider.
Travelling north from Dover and stopping at any number of locations on the way to John O'Groats, Bryson reflects on the intricacies, quirks and idiosyncrasies of the people of these fair islands. He lovingly points out the weird and ridiculous aspects of Britain without ever making you resent him for it, and he does so with humourous flair.
Experiencing Britain through his eyes made me love her anew.
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