Opposite the Tourbus
“Opposite the Tourbus” by Sophie Walker, published by Burning Eye in 2014, is a collection of poetry that explores the quieter, often overlooked aspects of life away from mainstream tourist attractions. This edition, comprising 56 pages, invites readers to journey alongside the author as she seeks out stories that unfold in less traveled spaces, revealing the richness of experiences that exist beyond the typical bucket list.
In this collection, Walker presents a range of poems that capture diverse narratives, from insightful reflections on a sex education workshop in a British town to more poignant accounts from Iraq and Africa. The work emphasizes the significance of both the journey and the return, encouraging readers to consider the stories that lie in the margins of popular culture. Through her exploration of these themes, Walker highlights the value of observing the world from a different perspective, making this collection a thoughtful addition to contemporary poetry.
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Having been advised to ‘Always travel in the direction opposite the tour bus’ Sophia Walker set out to get away from the big noise, big tourist attraction, tick box bucket list experiences of life and find out what was happening quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) on the other side of the street or the less visited part of town.
The poems collected here tell those stories whether that is an eye opening report from a sex education workshop in an everyday British town, or something more harrowing from Iraq or Africa. Sophia points out that it is not always the journey but the landing that counts, the coming back.
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