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Narrow Dog to Indian River

Author: Terry Darlington
Publisher: Bantam Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

27 reviews
Sales Rank: 5221

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.4

ISBN: 0593056914
EAN: 9780593056912
ASIN: 0593056914

Publication Date: April 7, 2008
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I didn't want it to end..... July 17, 2008
As with Narrow Dog to Carcassonne - I didn't want this book to end. I looked forward to reading not too many pages every night (tried to spin it out longer).It is a joyful,easy and happy read which really captures the character and characters of the Deep South and their strange but hospitable ways. Good Luck and thanks to the crew of the Phyllis May - I am looking forward to your next journey!

5 out of 5 stars

really good read July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Having enjoyed the first (Carcassone)book so much, I was apprehensive while waiting for this follow-up - they are sometimes disappointing . Not so with Terry, he has the knack of making you feel that you are travelling along with him, and always has a vein of humour running through, even when telling of daunting events. A really good read - my preference for "Carcassone" is just my love of France, this book is equally as good.Next please, Terry!

4 out of 5 stars

Narrow Dog to Indian River June 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A really well written and amusing book. After ND to Carcasonne I awaited this latest edition and was not disappointed although perhaps I was expecting more travel anecdotes after the previous book and as I live within 3 hours drive of Carcasonne and on the Canal Lateral which flows through the town I felt I knew the area they were travelling through. Not so perhaps with Florida as the only bit I know is Fort Lauderdale and that never got a mention. However I recomend the book as a good read and what's next?

5 out of 5 stars

Can I crew? June 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Just read both (Carcassonne and Indian river) for the second time.. Loved them first time, even better the second. I wonder how Monica puts up with Terry sometimes. The humor deserves rereading, as some of us of slightly slower brains might miss something the first time through.
An excellent book, well written. I could believe I was there!

5 out of 5 stars

a cracking read June 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Bought 'Narrow dog' and their other book after hearing the author and his wife briefly on Radio 4. I bought both to read on a trip to New York and I enjoyed them so much, I did what is really unusual for me, I read them very slowly. I didnt want them to finish. The author reminded me in some ways of Dylan Thomas. He is poetic, quirky and full of fun, in a dry old stick sort of way. Terry and his wife are obviously determined not to end their days in a nursing home somewhere, though clearly, Jim, their little whippet who hates the water, would be more than happy for them to give up adventuring. Personally, I would love to read more. Terry has a light touch, is clearly an educated man with a lifetime of stored literary references in his head, not to mention a determination to achieve 'the impossible'. Sailing a narrow boat across the English channel? I ask you! More please. About anything. I am sure I would be entertained. A great read!