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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Classism
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Funny in parts but I did not connect to it as much as I thought I would
I've never read an account of a mountaineering expedition - or any kind of expedition - but I imagine it would be hard to take a for-realsies account seriously after reading this brief but hilarious parody. This is also apparently an example of British surrealism? However you want to classify it, this was a lovely, entertaining story told in the voice of a blissfully unaware and well-intentioned fool.
For my own reference, I chose to buy this book for two reasons: it was lauded by someone who was interviewed in the wonderful nonfiction work The Bookshop Book, which I happened to be reading at the same time I was in London and came across the gorgeous limited edition made specifically for Hatchards with fabulous cover art and endpapers.
For my own reference, I chose to buy this book for two reasons: it was lauded by someone who was interviewed in the wonderful nonfiction work The Bookshop Book, which I happened to be reading at the same time I was in London and came across the gorgeous limited edition made specifically for Hatchards with fabulous cover art and endpapers.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The funniest book I never knew existed! Just when I thought it couldn’t be funnier, more tomfoolery and shenanigans ensue. It’s reminiscent of Tropic Thunder.
I came across this book in the most unusual circumstance. It was recommended in the Nepal section of the Travel Book. And with an introduction by Bill Bryson, how could I not dive into it immediately? What a great book to lift the spirit!
I came across this book in the most unusual circumstance. It was recommended in the Nepal section of the Travel Book. And with an introduction by Bill Bryson, how could I not dive into it immediately? What a great book to lift the spirit!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes