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A Walk in the Woods

By: Bill Bryson
Narrated by: William Roberts
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 The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2,000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world.©1998 Bill Bryson (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Hiking North America Outdoors & Nature Travel Writing & Commentary United States Funny Witty
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I was browsing through the ‘included’ list when I found this one. I found myself laughing out lid a lot. I would have enjoyed it more & given it 5 stars if not for some blasphemy which deeply offends me.

surprisingly funny read

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I read this book years ago and listened to Bryson's own recorded version on cassette tape previously.
I enjoyed this Audible recording immensely, almost as if hearing it for the first time. The story and commentary, observations on American life and cultural idiocy, haven't dated at all.
Bryson's sharp eye and sharper wit shine through and it is all enhanced by excellent narration.

Funny all over again

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Well performed, this ambling mix of history and Brysons experience on the Appellation Trail was nice company over the last few weeks cooking and washing dishes. No dramatic storyline but an informative and easy listen.

Easy ambling listen

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wasn't sure what to expect, but I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitely one I'll be listening to again

Great book!

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Interesting and easy to get lost in. being fascinated with the AT but knowing I'll never get there, I enjoyed this book.

Interesting and easy to listen to.

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The parts on the actually trail are amazing and really very inspiring. The middle part when he’s not actually walking the trail, while mildly interesting go on for way to long and have no relevance to the story.

Great start and end but the middle only so so

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Enjoyed this very much it was a touching and funny journey through such an unforgiving and beautiful place.

A great account of his struggle through the landscape and elements

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I loved it. this is the second time I've listened to this story. Bill has a funny way of telling his own story. And good on Kaz for sticking it out and doing. Makes me wanna get my boots on and go for a walk myself.

Throwing the boots on.

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Amazing book. Meandering at times but always with purpose and entertaining. My favourite book and have read it at least 7 times.

Eyes of chipped granite

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My first Bryson, and it was a goodie. I was sad to have finished it - also sad about the rather ignoble end to the "walk in the woods". Still the wry humour and perceptive observations about the AT and some of the characters along/around it made this a thoroughly enjoyable armchair holiday.

Sad when it finished

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