If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home
If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011351
Book • Nonfiction
England • Various Centuries
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home, Lucy Worsley explores the historical evolution of domestic life in British homes. She delves into the significance and transformation of everyday spaces like the bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen, providing a detailed account of how people's interactions with these spaces have changed over centuries.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
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Lucy Worsley’s If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home offers an engaging dive into domestic history. Reviewers praise its lively narrative and insightful anecdotes. However, some find it lacking in depth and overly focused on British history. Overall, it’s an entertaining read for those interested in the evolution of domestic spaces.
Who Should Read If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home?
A reader interested in If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home by Lucy Worsley likely enjoys social history, domestic life, and cultural insights. Fans of Bill Bryson's At Home or Judith Flanders' The Making of Home would find it similarly engaging for its informative yet entertaining narrative.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • Various Centuries
2011
Adult
18+ years
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