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Down Under
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Having travelled briefly through parts of Queensland and New South Wales several years ago, I'd been waiting to catch up with Bryson's book ever since. I now wish I'd read it before I travelled or even during the trip itself. It's full interesting information and ideas for places to visit and gave me loads of laughs. A really good read whether you're planning a trip or just looking to enjoy BB's hilariously entertaining anecdotes.
I've read a few of his books in the past and I do find him to be an interesting companion, as I've travelled with him. His books on visits to the UK in particular are great fun (even if he pokes fun at some places quite close to my heart). I'm not sure how accurate some of his adventures are - they seem a bit tuned for laughs to me - but that's ok, it's what you pick up a book like this for I think.
I'd recommend this book to anyone thinking about a trip to Oz or readers who just enjoy tales of travel and amusing things that can happen when you're in the hands of a natural raconteur.
I've read a few of his books in the past and I do find him to be an interesting companion, as I've travelled with him. His books on visits to the UK in particular are great fun (even if he pokes fun at some places quite close to my heart). I'm not sure how accurate some of his adventures are - they seem a bit tuned for laughs to me - but that's ok, it's what you pick up a book like this for I think.
I'd recommend this book to anyone thinking about a trip to Oz or readers who just enjoy tales of travel and amusing things that can happen when you're in the hands of a natural raconteur.
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February 6, 2014
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February 6, 2014
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February 22, 2014
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October 23, 2014
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January 4, 2015
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June 7, 2018
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Like his writing. From my home town.
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Kathy wrote: "Like his writing. From my home town."Wow! I can't think of a single notable writer from my town - though Agatha Christie did live nearby.
I do like his style - informative and witty. I really need to catch up with a few more of his books.
Nice review Andrew. Thanks. I'm going to AUZ in Dec. Adding it to my prep shelf. If you have any more good AUZ books to recommend, please message. :)
Wen wrote: "Nice review Andrew. Thanks. I'm going to AUZ in Dec. Adding it to my prep shelf. If you have any more good AUZ books to recommend, please message. :)"Thanks, Wen. We were there in Dec/Jan (about 5 years ago) - the weather was fantastic 😎. And it's a fantastic country to visit, we all loved it.
I haven't read any other non-fiction books about Australia - other than a couple of travel guides we took with us - but I'm a big fan of reading fiction set in the country I'm visiting, it just feels right somehow. So I'll message you with some fiction books you might be interested in. Hope this helps.
