Really interesting and a very unique perspective. I've heard the author likened to James Herriot, but this is a very different type of book and I'm not sure that's an appropriate or fair comparison. This book really aims to educate about farming while staunchly defending the family farm, the value of farming as a way of life, the relationship between farming and the landscape of the Lake District, and traditional farming methods as a cultural heritage worth preserving. The prose is very spare-a lot of 1 word sentences-and the author does sometimes get a little TOO defensive, but overall this was a fantastic read. It really allowed me to vicariously experience a year in a way of life totally unfamiliar to me.