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This was a great book. I've always wanted to hike the AT and was further inspired by Bryson's descriptions. One for the bucket list! But he doesn't sugar-coat anything. It sounds treacherous and dangerous. I love his sarcastic wit and would love to meet his buddy Katz.
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I find Bryson hilarious. His writing makes me giggle and snort out loud. He just tickles my funny bone. This is a narrative of Bryson's adventures trying to hike the Appalachian Trail (or at least a part of it) accompanied by an overweight recovering alcoholic.
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Not my favorite Bryson, but still enjoyable. Thing is, hiking for hundreds of miles is both boring and difficult, and Bryson did a good job conveying that, so I spent a lot of time just being really glad I was NOT currently hiking the Appalachian Trail.
On the other hand, a lot of the information he gave on the trees and songbirds that are dying out or already extinct was really heartbreaking.
On the other hand, a lot of the information he gave on the trees and songbirds that are dying out or already extinct was really heartbreaking.
I loved this book. It made me laugh out loud and I learned some things about the Appalachian trail as well. I liked reading about places close to where I grew up. Very entertaining.
Apr 02, 2007
Alison
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I really enjoyed this book- Bill Bryson is an excellent writer, the perfect amount of background information and personal reflection. I definitely want to hike the Appalachian trail now!
Oh my god, this book is hilarious AND I learned so much! LOVED it. I will never get the image of Bill trying to walk to the Wal-Mart out of my head.
Mar 12, 2008
Shauna
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it was amazing
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Loved it. So funny and real!
Jun 28, 2007
Stacy
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really liked it
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