tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post2552512556359758740..comments2024-03-22T02:20:24.383-05:00Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: A Walk in the WoodsTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-12166204654985320212011-02-27T14:23:40.258-06:002011-02-27T14:23:40.258-06:00Bummer on the second half. I had always wanted to ...Bummer on the second half. I had always wanted to read this book, as I used to be an avid hiker.The Girl from the Ghettohttp://thegirlfromtheghetto.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-7551672061653208252011-02-21T19:47:03.914-06:002011-02-21T19:47:03.914-06:00Isn't it funny what different people notice? I...Isn't it funny what different people notice? I hardly noticed the environmental rants, but there were a few points when I was a little sick of the historical parts. I didn't notice such a huge difference between the two halves, but I wasn't quite as gung-ho about the adventure once they started to skip around. I definitely think I'll read more Bryson, at some point.<br /><br />Thanks for reading this one with me!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429588794754369453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-91729305952691107622011-02-21T12:50:10.165-06:002011-02-21T12:50:10.165-06:00never read Bryson, thanks! for sharing.never read Bryson, thanks! for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-67883257133293746632011-02-21T11:06:56.996-06:002011-02-21T11:06:56.996-06:00I was surprised how much I enjoyed this one when I...I was surprised how much I enjoyed this one when I read it years ago because I am not at all an outdoorsy person. I can't explain the appeal, but I do wonder if I would like it as much if I read it now.nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-34953843559838613882011-02-20T20:51:29.098-06:002011-02-20T20:51:29.098-06:00I have only read one Bryson, and I quite liked it,...I have only read one Bryson, and I quite liked it, but this one sounds as if it was rather uneven. I don't like it when he gets whiny, so that would turn me off too. Thanks for being so honest about your feelings on this book.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-71284435634568900482011-02-20T17:56:19.396-06:002011-02-20T17:56:19.396-06:00I love Bill Bryson but like you, did not love this...I love Bill Bryson but like you, did not love this book. He just seemed cranky more than funny this time around, if that makes sense. I don't think I finished reading it...Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-71484780651470659502011-02-20T09:37:44.246-06:002011-02-20T09:37:44.246-06:00I've been to many parts of the Appalachian Tra...I've been to many parts of the Appalachian Trail and it still amazes me that people can hike the whole dang thing. OUTRAGEOUS. I seriously must get a hold of this book so I can pretend that I am hiking it.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-67858066191099206312011-02-20T08:25:20.090-06:002011-02-20T08:25:20.090-06:00I've actually hiked a little of the Appalachia...I've actually hiked a little of the Appalachian Trial but I would love to do more. Such a lovely place! This sounds like such an interesting book even if the author gets on a soapbox now and then. I think I remember someone saying that this audiobook was really good.Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-14733143027952418452011-02-20T06:41:11.941-06:002011-02-20T06:41:11.941-06:00I haven't read any Bill Bryson, but he seem to...I haven't read any Bill Bryson, but he seem to get either raves or mixed reviews all over the place. I feel the same way about certain books though. The first part is so good and the last part is just ...meh. The A/C way s a good way to put it.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-16763022400792964772011-02-19T16:47:07.288-06:002011-02-19T16:47:07.288-06:00Omgosh, don't you hate it when you start readi...Omgosh, don't you hate it when you start reading a book and you THINK you MIGHT have read it before? It's a huge part of the reason I STARTED book blogging!! lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-29319213120015753682011-02-19T13:19:06.571-06:002011-02-19T13:19:06.571-06:00I loved it as well and don't remember getting ...I loved it as well and don't remember getting bored. Like Red, it almost made me want to try a big hike. But not quite.Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-54882122354806617002011-02-19T10:56:40.115-06:002011-02-19T10:56:40.115-06:00This is one of my favorite Bryson books and while ...This is one of my favorite Bryson books and while I do remember him ranting about the environment a number of times (and also wishing he'd quickly make his point and get back to the story) I don't remember the second half of the book being tedious. The book almost made me want to try a big hike like this. AlmostRedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-3633002437758859852011-02-19T09:12:07.370-06:002011-02-19T09:12:07.370-06:00I love Bill Bryson! This book was my first introd...I love Bill Bryson! This book was my first introduction to him, but I have to admit I only know it in the audio format. He reads all of his own books and he's superb. I'm trying to imagine if I might find the second half of the book a bit tedious if I read it straight through...hard to say. <br /><br />I haven't reviewed this book on my blog but I did do a review of his newest book and post about meeting the man in person if you'd care to check it out: http://asthecrowefliesandreads.blogspot.com/2010/10/bill-bryson-bill-bryson-bill-bryson.htmlAs the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-8913014232775984922011-02-19T06:59:40.422-06:002011-02-19T06:59:40.422-06:00I like Bryson and thought this was good, but I LOV...I like Bryson and thought this was good, but I LOVED the audio version of Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid...so funny.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-8286535027174847692011-02-18T20:33:17.936-06:002011-02-18T20:33:17.936-06:00I just adore Bill Bryson. It has been a long time ...I just adore Bill Bryson. It has been a long time since I read this one but I kind of remember that it maybe wasn't my absolute favorite of his.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.com