A review by kairosdreaming
The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town America by Bill Bryson
2.0
Eh, I just had a lot of trouble getting into this one. Which is disappointing. I've read a few of Bryson's other works and enjoyed his sarcasm and take on things. But this one, it was really hit or miss on the humor, and in some cases just mean-spirited, which isn't my jam.
Traveling across America, starting in his hometown, Bryson explores the small towns in the East and the West, partaking of the scenery, people, and attractions in the area. Or well, sorta he does, he doesn't actually go look at things too often and just drives through most of it. There were some things he enjoyed, but far and few between.
I will say I had to look at the publish date on this book, because yeah, this book written today I don't think would do so well. It's definitely a product of its time and allowable nuances of the genre.
I would skip this one, check out a Walk in the Woods instead.
Review by M. Reynard 2021
Traveling across America, starting in his hometown, Bryson explores the small towns in the East and the West, partaking of the scenery, people, and attractions in the area. Or well, sorta he does, he doesn't actually go look at things too often and just drives through most of it. There were some things he enjoyed, but far and few between.
I will say I had to look at the publish date on this book, because yeah, this book written today I don't think would do so well. It's definitely a product of its time and allowable nuances of the genre.
I would skip this one, check out a Walk in the Woods instead.
Review by M. Reynard 2021