Given to me by the publisher, Transita, 22 Sep 2006

A story about a quiet man who comes to the Somerset Levels to write a book, and the monstrous Pamela and less monstrous Vinny, who take him on as a "project".

I loved the descriptions of the wildlife and landscape of the Levels and could have read much more on that. The descriptions of the flood defences and technical details were excellent too. Jonathan was well-researched or -observed; I picked up on what was different about him straight away and the characters were maybe left a little in the dark for too long. But he was treated with respect and seriousness, which was good. I could see no redeeming features in Pamela, except she reminded me of Lucia from Mapp and Lucia - she was indeed a monster but she was the only one, with the other main characters nicely rounded.

A good climax and a satisfying ending.

Will be offered on a BookRing soon

Book Ray!

This book is going on its travels! Please go by the basic rules or let me know if you have a delay or difficulty...

1. Journal the book when you receive it.
2. PM the next person and make a note that you've done so.
3. Read and review the book, preferably within 4 weeks of receiving it.
4. Mail the book to the next person. PLEASE put on a JE or release note when you've done this.

SHIPPING ORDER:

Pammykn US Florida (US pref, anywhere surface)
Mallary France (Europe)
Scotsbookie UK (anywhere, surface)
Caroline080 UK Bham (anywhere, surface) <------ it's here [confirmed by email 28/08/07 will post this week]
LindyLouMac Italy (Europe)
Cross-Patch UK (anywhere)
Birmingham-Rose UK Bham (UK) last

PM'd Pammykn to check she is ready for this one

RELEASE NOTES:

Posting to Pammykn on Saturday.

RELEASE NOTES:

Posting to Pammykn on Saturday.

Thanks -- arrived today!

Another fine transita entry~! Very lifelike portraits of Pamela, Jonathan & Lavinia. What a delightful ending.Will send off on Tuesday 02/21 to Mallary.

Thanks for sending this, I have just finished another Transita so will start this straight away!

I loved this book and I especially loved the ending!
Great characters, some of whom are horribly like people I've come across on my travels.
It is now winging it's way to Scotsbookie.
Thanks for including me in the ring.

Arrived safely this morning, thank you mallary. #2 on Mount Toobie

I thoroughly disliked Pamela, she had not one redeeming feature, what a monster. I thought that Jonathan was a well thought out character, I guessed what his 'differentness' was very quickly. The decriptions of the Somerset Levels were beautiful & I enjoyed reading about the flood & sea defences & pumping station. The ending was uplifting & I cheered for Vinny.

Thank you LyzzyBee for the chance to rad this book. I have PM'd Caroline080 & will have it on its travels again asap.

On its way to Caroline080 at last, sorry about the delay but I couldn't get to the Post Office until today.

Received in the post from Scotsbookie. Many thanks! I look forward to reading this.

Read and enjoyed this. Now reserved for LindyLouMac.

Unfortunately, this book has been lost.

I am attempting to source another copy to continue the ray. Ray members yet to come, please check back here regularly and I'll let you know if I've managed to sort something out.

Thank you for your patience.

Thanks to AngelChild, we now have a new copy to replace the one that was lost. Go to my bookshelf for the link as I can't put links into JEs at the moment (I know how to, but it does something funny!) I will add the remaining ring members to that ring and post it to LindyLouMac as soon as I can.