Whisky Galore by Compton Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is very amusing, and it is based upon a true story. It gives a great insight into why the simple lives of Highlanders and Islanders are to be so admired and envied.
The SS Cabinet Minister runs aground on the rocks of one of the Hebridean islands. The locals, naturally, take advantage of the availability of the ship’s cargo: whisky. The authorities have other ideas about what should happen to this precious cargo.
The conflict which ensues, and some of the cunning methods that the locals employ, are hysterically funny. I am sure that you will enjoy this delightful tale.
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And for anybody who never finishes a book, watch the film! It’s hilarious.
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