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 enlarge | Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Broadway
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  968 reviews
Sales Rank: 5621
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0767902521
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.40443
EAN: 9780767902526
ASIN: 0767902521
Publication Date: May 4, 1999
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First half a bang; second half a whimper. July 6, 1998
A Walk in the Woods accompanied me as I rode (as a passenger) over 10 hours of Midwest highways during the July 4th weekend. The first half of the book was irresistible. I read passages to my husband (the driver) and laughed out loud repeatedly. But I was shocked and disappointed to learn that Bryson and buddy copped out. I felt rather deceived inasmuch as the book blurbs and reviews all imply Bryson did the entire trail. Nevertheless, I was compelled to find out how he was going to fill the last 100 pages. Finally, because I'll never make the trip myself, I appreciate the vicarious experience this book gave me.
A great read! July 2, 1998
Full of humor, with a sprinkling of fact and history, this book was hard to put down. My biggest regret was that it wasn't longer. Although Bryson and Katz didn't finish the whole trail, they did "walk the AT" and bring us many insights. Recommended for the most casual to the most rugged outdoors lover.
 A real teaser that only partially delivers July 1, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods," has an excellent premise -- it looks to be a descriptive and subjective report on the Herculean adventure of walking the Appalachian Trail. When it does that, the book is enthralling. The problem is Bryson "fills" his book with too much narcissistic reportage about what he did when he was NOT walking the Trail -- mundane stuff like examining tourist traps and sophomoric humor about his travelling companion's quest for female companionship on their trail stops. Essentially, when Bryson writes from the woods -- the journey is fascinating and enlightening -- but as soon as he hits the pavement the level of interest plummets. Bryson wants to be Dave Barry when he makes a better (although more down-to-earth) John McPhee.
Bill Bryson always makes me laugh July 1, 1998
I love Bill Bryson's work. He always makes me laugh. The fact that I have lived close to the Appalachian Trail only made it better. I have to say I liked Notes From a Small Island better but this one is pretty good. He does get alittle preachy on environmental topics but the laughs make that worthwhile.
 entertaining, preachy, and true June 28, 1998
Having done a little day-hiking on the AT in New England. and knowing those who have hiked much more, I really enjoyed the first half of the book. Unfortunately for the reader, after Bryson and pal leave the trail, the book goes down hill. Worth borrowing from a friend. If you're contemplating through-hiking the AT, definitely worth reading.
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