The book breaks down each location and subject in super
brief chapters, providing an overview of each topic. This makes the chapters
brief and easy to read, especially with McNamara’s conversational writing
style.
McNamara writes exactly as he speaks. Anyone who has watched
his videos will be able to read the book and picture him reading the book to
them. The writing is very conversational, like a tour guide giving information
about each of the places in the book.
This book has inspired me to check out these sights when I
eventually make it to Ireland. I look forward to exploring the tourist
locations as well as these hidden, weird gems that are off the beaten path.
The only thing that would be a nice addition to the book is
a list of sources or further reading. It would be nice to have other resources
to look into the topics and places that interested me while reading the book.
I read this book so quickly because the writing was easy to
understand, and it kept my interest. I learned so much, even though the
information on the subjects was an overview. I look forward to exploring these
subjects further and learning even more. I am glad I was able to learn about
the topics of the book, so I can dig even deeper.
Overall, this book is a perfect read for anyone who loves Ireland
and wants to learn more about oddities that other guidebooks may not talk
about. From mythology to pop culture and more, there are a variety of
interesting topics covered in the book that may get overlooked if people are
not aware that they exist. Even if you have been to Ireland before, this book
would be perfect for building your itinerary for your next trip, especially if
you are into things others may consider weird.
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