Customer Reviews

Around the House : Reflections on Life Under a Roof

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Owen can bury his funniest lines in his grand understated way. I haven't read a book of his that didn't make me laugh out loud, and this is no exception. If you haven't read him yet, this is a fine start.

For fans of David Owen's earlier book, The Walls Around Us, the style of this book will be familiar. Although it's less informative than the earlier book, Owen's musings about home ownership and home repair are very entertaining.

This is a wonderful book - I bought it through amazon.com of course! - and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone who enjoys the essay-form and is interested in the vissitudes of modern life. Humourous in an understated way and literate without being pretentious. BUY THIS BOOK and be prepared for a treat. A good Christmas present as well.

Want to learn a lot about homes and home repairs but hate boring manuals? This book is the one for you. The book is a simple exploration of the authors world. During his journey he comes across great chestnuts of information. For those of us that hat boring pictures and want real world experiences this book is a must.