This was my 3rd book finished in 2022.

A fascinating diary that required a lot of dedication. Conquering this 1100 page book was no easy feat, as you have to quickly adapt to the way Pepys writes; I inadvertently taught myself Early Modern English this way. He uses a lot of words and phrases which I had to look up, including a mixture of French, Spanish and Latin! Very satisfying to decode his misdemeanours. 

Pepys is not a good person. He was very much praised in the 20th century, but this personal diary reveals all his huge faults. Was this typical of the time? Probably. But to see it written so frankly is quite a shock.

If you're like me and have an interest in history, London, 17th century language and fashion, the restoration era and Charles II... Then this is definitely a must read.

Many passages are brief, but he goes into detail on occasions regarding tragic events and deaths. These sections are captivating.

This is a very funny book, and I have tabbed hundreds of passages which made me burst out with laughter. 

There are many dull passages about his work, but that's to be expected. 

By and by with much ado, the diary was endeed finished with exceeding mirth. And so to bed.