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" In 1665 the plague swept through London, claiming over 97,000 lives. Daniel Defoe was just five at the time of the plague, but he later called on his own memories, as well as his writing experience, to create this vivid chronicle of the epidemic and its victims. 'A Journal' (1722) follows Defoe's fictional narrator as he traces the devastating progress of the plague through the streets of London. Here we see a city transformed: some of its streets suspiciously empty, some - with crosses on their doors - overwhelmingly full of the sounds and smells of human suffering. And every living citizen he meets has a horrifying story that demands to be heard. "


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A Journal of the Plague Year was an interesting and fascinating read on many aspects, but don't expect a literary novel. It is a strange fictional account, a journalistic pseudo-memoir if such term makes any sense, that seems somehow dry and sometimes gets repetitive.

I guess the book is more important to people with specific interests such as the architecture, history, topography and geography of London at the time or as reference to some specific people and facts of the era or to people focusing on Daniel Defoe his self.

But what I believe is very fascinating for the reader, especially after going through all this Covid thing, is the many parallels one can make with today's world. On a personal, human, social, psychological level and much more. Lots of food for thought!

I think it is one of those books that may not call back your average reader, but it still worths to be read at least once. I'm glad I read it.

This book got itchy feet and wants to explore the whole wild wide world!
For a start it'll travel to Falkirk, Scotland.

And then... Who knows?

Good Luck little book and Don't forget to write your news from time to time!

Arrived yesterday. Thank you very much.