Moods of Future Joys

by Alistair Humphreys
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  • Added: 2025-11-07
  • Updated: 2025-11-07
  • Reviews: 3
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Shepherd · 2025-11-07
enthralling 4.25

This enthralling account details Humphreys' epic journey across Africa, with experiences that are at times brutal and profound. The book is a testament to the author's trust in the kindness of strangers.

The reviewer found the book to be an enthralling account of Humphreys' epic journey across Africa. They highlighted the brutal and profound experiences that Humphreys encounters, which add depth and intensity to the narrative. The reviewer appreciated the way Humphreys recounts his interactions with people and the challenges he faced, which makes the book a compelling read. The book is seen as a testament to the author's trust in the kindness of strangers, which is a central theme throughout the journey. The reviewer noted that the book's ability to convey the author's experiences in a style reminiscent of great British explorers was particularly impressive.

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    This enthralling account details Alastair Humphrey's epic journey across Africa.

    His experience is at times brutal, profound, and a testament to the author's trust in the kindness of strangers.

    The tales of the people he met along the way continued to captivate and inspire.

The Story Graph · 2025-11-07
enjoyable 3.50

The book is enjoyable, although the inclusion of recipes and numerous 'wise' sayings detract from the overall experience. The tales of the people met along the way are particularly enthralling.

This reviewer found the book to be enjoyable overall, but noted that the inclusion of recipes and numerous 'wise' sayings felt out of place and somewhat irritating. Despite this, they were captivated by the tales of the people Humphreys met along his journey. The reviewer appreciated the way Humphreys recounts his experiences, finding them both uplifting and enthralling. The book's ability to convey the author's journey in a style reminiscent of great British explorers was highlighted as a particular strength.

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    Enjoyable book.

    The only things that let it down are the irrelevant 'recipes' which appear throughout the text and the far more numerous (and irritating) 'wise' sayings.

    I found the book very enthralling as he recounts the trials and tribulations of his epic journey.

Alex's Cycle · Alex · 2014-01-18
engaging 4.00

The book is superbly written and feels very honest, with the author openly sharing his emotions and experiences. It is a compelling read that captures the essence of his journey.

Alex found the book to be exceptionally well-written, with a raw and honest portrayal of the author's emotions and experiences. They appreciated the openness with which Humphreys shares his feelings, including moments of vulnerability. The narrative is compelling and captures the essence of the epic journey, making it a captivating read. Alex particularly enjoyed the way Humphreys recounts his interactions with people and the challenges he faced, which adds depth to the story. However, they noted that the inclusion of recipes felt somewhat irrelevant and disruptive to the flow of the narrative.

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    It is a superbly well-written novel.

    Humphreys is very open with the reader about crying, his feelings and the challenges he faced.

    The narrative is compelling and captures the essence of the epic journey.

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