Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 8/19/2010 + 1223 more book reviews

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Finished reading this one today and have to say I really loved it! Yes, Bryson can be condescending and arrogant, but overall I thought his narrative about his trip through America was pretty much dead-on and most of all hilarious. I was laughing out loud in some places such as where he describes shopping at K-mart and the people that shop there. I recently moved across country and I can definitely identify with a lot of Bryson's observations - such as how America seems to be turning charming small towns into strip malls and fast food restaurants. I can sadly say that about my home town in Utah that I recently moved back to after being in San Francisco and the Washington, DC area for the past 25 years. Of course, costs have gone up since Bryson made his trip in 1989! He was complaining about the cost of a hotel, food, etc., which all seemed quite cheap by today's standards. This is about the 4th Bryson book I have read and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of his travel adventures!

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