Rachel Heil – 5 stars
Not Quite Lost: Travels Without a Sense of Direction is a delightfully original travel memoir that finds magic in the margins and meaning in the moments most people hurry past. Roz Morris writes with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for the quietly extraordinary, turning everyday places into stages for unforgettable stories.
Rather than chasing famous landmarks, Morris follows curiosity, and the result is a series of encounters that are by turns funny, poignant, and enchanting. From Arthurian romance in Glastonbury to the surreal calm of suburban cryonics, each episode feels like a small revelation, beautifully observed and lightly worn. Her voice is playful yet thoughtful, full of self deprecating humor and genuine wonder at human eccentricity.
What makes this book especially engaging is its sense of joy in the unexpected. Mishaps become adventures, detours become destinations, and chance meetings become the heart of the journey. Morris reminds us that travel isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about paying attention.
Not Quite Lost is an ode to curiosity, to quiet places, and to the stories waiting just out of sight. For readers who love reflective travel writing, gentle humor, and the pleasure of being pleasantly surprised by the world, this book is an absolute treat.
Roz Morris, author 