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juzz001's review against another edition
I found it hard to get into this book. I may come back to it at another time
alundeberg's review
4.0
Fascinating stories of travels and tribulations. The theme of these narratives is how one loses a type of innocence when they travel and what that loss reveals. There are many "big name" writers featured, but I would recommend this book for the other writers-- the ones who are not as familiar. Their stories seemed to be more sincere, as if they really wanted to convey the import of the moment to you. The big names seemed more polished, stylized, and distant. But one thing is for certain: you will finish this book ready to pack your bags and set off on adventure.
candyflosscurls's review against another edition
4.0
The title of this anthology allowed some interpretation, so there was a real mix of stories in here.
The ones I felt were done best were the ones that focussed on a specific moment or instance. I felt that some of the writers in here were far too self-indulgent and unfortunately theirs didn't quite stack up to the others. But you take the good with the bad!
I felt it started off with a strong story, got a bit shit for the few stories and then picked up and dropped back down within the book.
I particularly enjoyed reading the stories from: Sloane Crosley, Alexander McCall Smith, Candace Rose Rardon, Jenna Scatena, Kerre McIvor, Tony Wheeler (I laughed out loud several times), David Baldacci, Anna Vodicka (very unique and engaging), Lavinia Spalding and of course the amazing Cheryl Strayed.
There were others I somewhat enjoyed, but the ones above stood out for me. Felt a range of emotions reading some of these stories; I knew you were captivated when I was completely absorbed and forgot I was reading a book.
The ones I felt were done best were the ones that focussed on a specific moment or instance. I felt that some of the writers in here were far too self-indulgent and unfortunately theirs didn't quite stack up to the others. But you take the good with the bad!
I felt it started off with a strong story, got a bit shit for the few stories and then picked up and dropped back down within the book.
I particularly enjoyed reading the stories from: Sloane Crosley, Alexander McCall Smith, Candace Rose Rardon, Jenna Scatena, Kerre McIvor, Tony Wheeler (I laughed out loud several times), David Baldacci, Anna Vodicka (very unique and engaging), Lavinia Spalding and of course the amazing Cheryl Strayed.
There were others I somewhat enjoyed, but the ones above stood out for me. Felt a range of emotions reading some of these stories; I knew you were captivated when I was completely absorbed and forgot I was reading a book.
spiringvenus's review against another edition
2.0
I had this book on my phone and I would pick it up from time to time while waiting in the doctor's office or on a car trip. Only a few of the stories really stuck with me. It was interesting, but not particularly riveting.
katemilkshakes's review against another edition
4.0
Some stories were a 3, some a 5; so I split the difference and gave it an overall 4.
The book made the world and our shared humanity feel accessible. Plus it was full of heartwarming & funny moments. Fab read!
The book made the world and our shared humanity feel accessible. Plus it was full of heartwarming & funny moments. Fab read!
firerosearien's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good collection, but wish it wasn't quite so Eurocentric. There's no China or Japan, little India, very little South America (although a decent amount of Central America)
tejaswininaik's review against another edition
4.0
Happy to stumble upon a non-famous, unheard of book and truly liking it.
It is a collection of life-changing trips undertaken by 35 writers including Cheryl Strayed, David Baldacci, Alexander McCall Smith, Pico Iyer and some travel writers. This book tempts you to pack your bag and set off. So many places I hadn’t heard of anywhere like Andorra(county betweeen Spain & France), Barga(a town in Italy), Swaziland( a country in Africa) and so on..
This book is available on KU.
It is a collection of life-changing trips undertaken by 35 writers including Cheryl Strayed, David Baldacci, Alexander McCall Smith, Pico Iyer and some travel writers. This book tempts you to pack your bag and set off. So many places I hadn’t heard of anywhere like Andorra(county betweeen Spain & France), Barga(a town in Italy), Swaziland( a country in Africa) and so on..
This book is available on KU.
nyertryingtoreadeverything's review against another edition
5.0
This book was such a delight. so many perspectives and places in one book. It was very easy to read, but it also provided wonderful quotes and some interesting thoughts to mull. A nice book to escape into
alundeberg's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating stories of travels and tribulations. The theme of these narratives is how one loses a type of innocence when they travel and what that loss reveals. There are many "big name" writers featured, but I would recommend this book for the other writers-- the ones who are not as familiar. Their stories seemed to be more sincere, as if they really wanted to convey the import of the moment to you. The big names seemed more polished, stylized, and distant. But one thing is for certain: you will finish this book ready to pack your bags and set off on adventure.
katemilkshakes's review against another edition
4.0
Some stories were a 3, some a 5; so I split the difference and gave it an overall 4.
The book made the world and our shared humanity feel accessible. Plus it was full of heartwarming & funny moments. Fab read!
The book made the world and our shared humanity feel accessible. Plus it was full of heartwarming & funny moments. Fab read!