Sweet Thames

My daughter gave me this to read. A book set in London in 1849 during a Cholera epidemic. The sort of thing only her dad would love. But after just reading the first paragraph I was hooked: ‘The glory of a London unobstructed by effluent. This was the vision of the future that flashed into my imagina......more

This was one of the most interesting books that I read in 2018. It's historical fiction at it's best. The book recreated London of 1849 and how one man does his best to stop cholera from spreading while his home life falls apart, his wife disappearing. It was not only interesting to learn what cause......more

This is my new most favorite author in the world. By accident, I noticed my swelling bookshelves housed TWO books by him (chosen seperately at different times and bookstores). I went on to buy a third book by him. All are completely different and completely wonderful. Though none can top the greatne......more

It wasn't great; lost count of how many times the word 'miasma' was used, it drove me crazy. I wouldn't recommend.......more

As ever, Matthew Kneale's writing style is engaging, with vivid descriptions of various aspects of mid-19th century London. Slums, industrial factories, how close under the nose of committees those slums were, it's all written in such a way that you could reach out and touch it. I wasn't too fond of......more