dessert rose | Books | 24 June 2004, 7:24pm
Talk a lot about 'Walks' dont I? Rather funny that the first book I mention here is about "walk" too. But then its not strictly about walks.
Its a very funny yet informative narrative of a journey spanning 14 states in the US of A. Its all about travelling the whole Appalachian trail which stretches from Georgia right upto Maine, covering 2100 miles of American wilderness. Bill Bryson and his middle-aged college buddy Stephen Katz, equally under-prepared and overweight, [but with a penchant for beer, food, women and trouble] embark on trail on a col March morning. Together they scale the mountains ranges, sparkling streams, astonishing landscapes, as well as encounter a weird assortment of typically funny characters.
For Bryson its a journey about rediscovering his native country after 20 years. Bryson dwells a good deal about the history of the trail and also makes a plea for the conservation of wilderness. His keen eye, however doesnt miss out on observing deficiencies in human nature. In short, it can be described as an adventure, a comedy, and a celebration of nature.
My Rating: 7 / 10
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Thanks Aran. Like some else mentioned, your comments have become a regular feature. an encouragin one that is :)
Go girl read the book, its really good and funny too.
the only walk i've read is "a walk to remember". it was good, but the story seemd to be a copy of some e. segal book.
You do this nicely. Want to read it now. :)