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eesti23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Doesn't add much if you have already seen the TV version but there are a few extra bits and expanded parts. However, it remains a humorous look on some of the more extreme aspects of other cultures.
jesslolsen's review
4.0
I have watched a few of the TV episodes before and loved them. I was very surprised to find that the book is exactly the same as the shows, it even included the dry but hilarious conversations between Ricky, Stephen and Karl. I think having watched part of the series gave me a better understanding of who Karl is as a person and his attitude, the book might start off a bit confusing without this background.
I loved reading about Karl's always eventful trips away, and was ridiculously jealous of the places he got to visited. I thought he gave a comical and one-of-a-kind insight in to each of the places he visited, although I felt that Machu Picchu was a little rushed and didn't have the same level of detail that the others had.
I loved reading about Karl's trip to each of the 7 Wonders, and this made me want to visit each of them myself even more. A great read for those who love to travel.
I loved reading about Karl's always eventful trips away, and was ridiculously jealous of the places he got to visited. I thought he gave a comical and one-of-a-kind insight in to each of the places he visited, although I felt that Machu Picchu was a little rushed and didn't have the same level of detail that the others had.
I loved reading about Karl's trip to each of the 7 Wonders, and this made me want to visit each of them myself even more. A great read for those who love to travel.
pageturner12's review against another edition
5.0
I love reading Karl's insights into life and his travels. Even though I'd seen the show, I still greatly enjoyed reading the book.
smolbean_reads's review
2.0
A bit repetitive because I've already watched the TV series but still a good little funny read.
hollygraph's review
5.0
This book made me laugh out loud. I will admit I was a big fan of Karl's before reading this book and he did not let down. To this day I can not see a KFC and think that was the most peaceful place Karl visited in Egypt.
I read this before I watched the series and felt it added so much more to each episode, because I already knew what was going on it Karl's head. I would suggest reading the book and then watching the episode if you can.
I read this before I watched the series and felt it added so much more to each episode, because I already knew what was going on it Karl's head. I would suggest reading the book and then watching the episode if you can.
carryfiasco's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, I think the only thing this book taught me was about toilets in foreign countries. Most of the things Karl did, I reckon I might have enjoyed; particularly the jungle in Peru! It's not really made me want to go and see the wonders though, since for the most part they were barely even mentioned in the book...
gagnedouze's review
4.0
Hilarious read; as good as the tv series. Probably had some funny looks from fellow bus passengers and work colleagues!