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Jen
I enjoyed this book in the end but it took me a while to get through. I didn't find it riveting but it was interesting. The fact that he speaks Spanish certainly made it a different experience since he could talk to people along the way without a problem. Overall the trip seems a little pointless and adventurous all at the same time. Not a way I would want to travel but it was interesting to read about it. ...more
Colleen Chi-Girl
Jul 19, 2018 rated it it was amazing
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If you love travel, learning, America, good and fun writing....read Theroux.
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