Caught by the River

The Independent On Sunday “It is beautiful in its simplicity… An immediate classic.”

 

The Times “A joy, a treasure trove of stories, obsessions, anecdotes and enthusiasm.”

 

The Guardian “A new anthology of nature-writing in which writers from Irvine Welsh to Roger Deakin explore the silt, sedge, cargo and currents of the UK's waterways (and which) considers the heady mix of risk and freedom that the river offers.”

 

The Independent “A tranquil collection.” Book Of The Week

 

The Observer Sport Monthly Book Of The Month

 

The Mirror “A brilliant collection of essays by a hip band of nature lovers.”  4 stars

 

London Lite “Whispery, romantic and endearing…” 4 stars

 

Metro “Here’s a lovely thing: an alluring illustrated collection of essays on the joys of messing around by rivers.”

 

Time Out “A book to dip into on the riverbank… a gently stirring summer indulgence.”

 

Mojo “Life-affirming.” 4 stars

 

NME “Brilliant… a gorgeously lazy read.”

 

Q “It’s like water itself – sometimes deep, placid and calm, sometimes raging and flooded with anger.”

 

Esquire Three Books To Read… August issue

 

The Stool Pigeon “Lovingly presented, thoughtful, evocative.”

 

The Quietus.com “Essential reading.”