This book was a bit of a surprise. I was expecting a non-fiction account of the tour, hoping that, even though I have minimal interest in rugby, it might give me some interesting insights, through the eyes of visitors, to this country 100 years ago. It turns out that, even though the book is based around the facts, the author has used his imagination and knowledge of the period to elaborate. The result is an enjoyable read and I did feel that I got some insights.
There are quite longs sections of the book that are written in stream-of-consciousness, blank verse [I think that’s what it is]. This proves to be a very effective way to convey impressions and feelings.
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