- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Chatto & Windus (5 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0701181575
- ISBN-13: 978-0701181574
- Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 2.7 x 23.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 229,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Webster satisfies both dreamers and (re)doers, creating a book that is entertaining, accessible and sincere".
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'He has a natural empathy for people and their culture ... Webster makes it sound utterly seductive'
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Jason Webster has produced a fantastic book - a mixture of an insight into the "mas" culture of rural Valencian countryside; including old traditional tales and a sensory delight. Not to be read quickly, this is a book to savour and probably re-read to enrich the soul. A must for anyone who loves Spain, but also who loves excellent quality writing.
54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From the moment I began to read this beautifully written book, it became my secret friend, drawing me into a world that I was dying to see. I put my work aside for two days and did nothing but read. This story sits apart from so many other books about "a new life somewhere" or "doing up a house abroad" for it is not just about that. Evocatively written and well researched, it weaves the day to day experiences of the author and his gentle partner together with folklore, plant lore, local characters, and a perfect dollop of history. Each morsel of information is fascinating and the little fairy tales give further insight into a rapidly disappearing part of rural Spain with its moorish and cathar associations. Reading this marvellous account gave me a deeper understanding of mountain life in Spain and also made me frightened for its future looming ominiously. What will happen in the years to come? If there was ever a book that begged a sequel, then this one is it.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Whether it is writing about the intricacies of flamenco or the complexities of the Spanish Civil War, Webster consistently gets under the skin of modern day Spain better than any other current writer. His new book - with its lure of escapism and learned examination of local folklore and traditions - is no exception. Reading this book is a perfect way to beat the credit crunch blues!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Well worth a look
Excellent book that is not only entertaining but also educational, full of insights about Spanish life. Made me get a copy of "Duende" too which I thought was even better.
Published 5 months ago by Graham Hunt
caga torro
come on folks, get a life and stop being so gullable! we hear what we want to hear and el webster is, indeed, very good at spinning a web. Read more
Published 10 months ago by cargols
Total Immersion
Wow, I absolutely LOVE the way Jason Webster manages to tell a fact whilst creating all the thrill of a mystery! Read more
Published 11 months ago by V. Gamble
Earth-stories from the sierra
If you have read any Jason Webster (his fabulously researched and eruditely written journeys into the heart of Spain via flamenco, the Moors and the Civil War) and enjoyed his... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Herniman
Sacred Sierra
This is a wonderful book about Spain and Spanish life. Full of interesting characters and beautifully written. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mike P.
Great read, but extra chapters from another book included!
I bought this for my mum for Christmas and she really enjoyed it. She said it as "a warm and atmostpheric read", but she was disappointed to find chapters of a completely unrelated... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Libby
A colourful and captivating view of life on a Spanish hill farm
Jason Webster has lived in Spain for many years, and made a life there. He lives with a Spanish flamenco dancer, speaks the language and eats the food - he's not just an ex-pat... Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Cooper
Sacred Sierra...let's have a sequel!
A marvellous, well crafted book which I thoroughly recommend to all who yearn to live in the rural Spain that is so different from the "costas". Read more
Published 20 months ago by corsario
Sacred Sierra
I bought this book for my Dad for Fathers Day. He had read a previous book by the same author and found it really enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it.
Published 22 months ago by Caroline Jackson
Farming in Spain for beginners.
Jason Webster has written a colourful and remarkable account of his experiences working in Spain to revive an ancient farm in the mountains above Valencia. Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by DDH255
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