W's Reviews > In a Sunburned Country

Whatever subject Bill Bryson writes about,he has the ability to turn it into first class entertainment.This book was all the more enjoyable for me,as it brought back memories of the year I spent in Australia,a country I became very fond of. With a country like Australia,which is known as the land down under,with its inverted seasons,unique wild life and history of convict settlement,Bryson never lacks for material.He visits the major cities and even travels the Australian outback on the Indian-Pacific train.I had contemplated that journey,but didn't quite undertake it.
His trademark commentary on each place he visits is delightful.Particularly enjoyed his humorous description of Canberra,the capital,where I lived.
Bryson also has a fair bit to say,about all the deadly creatures that inhabit Australia,such as the Box Jellyfish,snakes etc.I remained blissfully unaware of those,in the pre-internet days and read Bryson's book a long time after returning from down under.Also missed visiting Uluru (Ayer's Rock) and Bryson's description made me wish I had,after going so near.
Most of Bryson's travel books are very interesting,but this one is among his best,alongwith the delightful A Walk in the Woods.