‘SOLLY’ MR LEN BY LEN WILSON

Attitude and perspective often define a world traveler, and especially color any foray into the genre of travel writing, which by nature reveals one’s attitude about such journeys – whether admiringly appreciative or dismissively smug. Len Wilson occupies the middle ground when conveying his personal experiences of world-wandering in his collection of engaging vignettes, ‘Solly’ Mr. Len. The title alone suggests a somewhat snickering reference to foreign pronunciation. Needless to say, Mr. Wilson is more beguiling when adopting a posture of humility and sincere curiosity toward his more authentic adventures; less so when playing the tourist checking off multiple destinations, or trivializing history with casually witty remarks – a common fallback for many seasoned travelers attempting to establish their vagabond credentials.

Len Wilson commendably includes much background historical information necessary for understanding both the interest and the importance of each locale mentioned in his book, ‘Solly’ Mr. Len, which deepens and broadens the reader’s involvement. From South America to the United States, from Europe to Russia, including many points in-between, the geographically broad – if temporally circumscribed – presentation of ‘far off places’ is deeply satisfying to the homebound curiosity. Wilson’s writing is energized, moving briskly to retain his verbal momentum and the reader’s desire to keep turning pages. His subjects are fascinating in themselves, and given the author’s somewhat constrained schedule for time spent in each location, he admirably delivers vignettes with both vivid observations and humorous relief. In the end, this is one person’s take on world places, and Len Wilson shares his views and attitudes with amazingly pleasing results.

Joel R. Dennstedt – Top Reviewer for Readers’ Favorite

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