Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee
"Cider with Rosie" is a memoir that captures the experiences of a young boy growing up in a small Cotswold village in England during the early 20th century. The narrative vividly portrays the simplicity and beauty of rural life, while also exploring the complexities of adolescence and first love. It is a nostalgic and evocative account of a bygone era, filled with memorable characters and richly detailed descriptions of the natural world.
The 746th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 56th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 75th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)