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melissa_who_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed it thoroughly. It's a series of essays, originally written as a weekly column for a British newspaper, on life in the US; no through-line, but plenty of random observations and great story-telling. Some of the essays made me laugh out loud, and one or two giggle uncontrollably -- which is quite something when reading in an airport restaurant.
amylg's review against another edition
I don’t think short stories are for me. Some of these were funny but I kinda lost sight of the point most of the time.
khuizenga's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 - some of these essays are so funny I choked, notably the ones where he talks about going on adventures with his family. Others are not funny at all - like the fictitious renting a car or setting up a computer. I actually used to live in the parts of NH he describes here, and that was pretty exciting. A fun quick read.
traceyelder's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - a collection of columns Bryson wrote over the course of a couple of years after spending many years living abroad. While the book is a bit dated (it was published 13 years ago), it's written in true Bryson style: witty, sarcastic, educational, and entertaining. Given the format, it reads very quickly, and I recommend to people looking for a smart, funny read.
jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first experience with Bill Bryson and I loved it. I had to keep reading parts aloud to my family, and I would laugh so hard they couldn't understand what I was saying! Great for a good laugh.