Luke reviewed Waterlog by Roger Deakin
Waterlog
5 stars
Part travelogue as he swims in various parts of the UK, part homage to UK waterways and the nature there, part social history of open water swimming in UK. Fascinating and entertaining book.
Paperback, 368 pages
English language
Published Aug. 1, 2000 by VINTAGE (RAND).
Part travelogue as he swims in various parts of the UK, part homage to UK waterways and the nature there, part social history of open water swimming in UK. Fascinating and entertaining book.
I actually started this book during the hot weather last summer and had to put it aside because it just made me want to find some water to jump in in the heat. I'm glad I've managed to finish it just before this year warms up! A lovely evocation of the joys of wild swimming.