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A review by bookadventurer
Naples Declared: A Walk Around the Bay by Benjamin Taylor
2.0
I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I should have finished it a long, long time ago, and I meant to - I kept trying. But, while it is a very engaging history of Naples, I've discovered travel writing probably isn't for me.
The author brings Naples to life in concise vignettes about the people, the geography, and historical events, as he conducts his literary walk around the city and surrounding environs. I really liked the seeming randomness of the stories, and that they flow from one to the next with only loose connections, instead of as part of a more rigid organization like chronology.
While it wasn't for me, I would strongly encourage fans of travel writing and those interested in or curious about Naples and its peculiar culture to give it a shot. The writing is never dry, and the stories are unique. If you're thinking about visiting Naples, this book with its storytelling vibe may be a welcome change from practical guidebooks.
I should have finished it a long, long time ago, and I meant to - I kept trying. But, while it is a very engaging history of Naples, I've discovered travel writing probably isn't for me.
The author brings Naples to life in concise vignettes about the people, the geography, and historical events, as he conducts his literary walk around the city and surrounding environs. I really liked the seeming randomness of the stories, and that they flow from one to the next with only loose connections, instead of as part of a more rigid organization like chronology.
While it wasn't for me, I would strongly encourage fans of travel writing and those interested in or curious about Naples and its peculiar culture to give it a shot. The writing is never dry, and the stories are unique. If you're thinking about visiting Naples, this book with its storytelling vibe may be a welcome change from practical guidebooks.