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A review by guybrarian133
Outlandish: Walking Europe's Unlikely Landscapes by Nick Hunt
3.0
(Note: I received an advanced reader copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley)
In Outlandish, Nick Hunt details his trips taken all around Europe to a range of frankly surprisingly landscapes and environments. In every chapter, his observant, evocative writing carries readers away on a brand new journey to a surprising corner of Europe. Several new worlds are opened up, ranging from deserts hiding out in the likes of southeast England and Mediterranean Spain to steppe grassland in Hungary that would not feel out of place at all in Kazakhstan or Mongolia. And in every single unlocked location, one is able to experience a brand new cast of local characters, interesting relevant history, and of course a unique combination of flora and fauna. On top of that, as part of the comprehensive experience Hunt also takes care to quite thoughtfully note the effects of climate change and development on these special places, and the threats they continue to pose.
The several chapters that I have consumed so far have been read completely out of order, and it's been a fantastic time taking these miniature trips and learning about these varied, amazing, and very unexpected locations. For fellow travelogue fans who are potentially still dealing with pandemic anxiety and are looking to go somewhere without leaving the comfort of their favorite reading nook, why not all Nick Hunt to guide you to several different fantastically unlikely locations?
In Outlandish, Nick Hunt details his trips taken all around Europe to a range of frankly surprisingly landscapes and environments. In every chapter, his observant, evocative writing carries readers away on a brand new journey to a surprising corner of Europe. Several new worlds are opened up, ranging from deserts hiding out in the likes of southeast England and Mediterranean Spain to steppe grassland in Hungary that would not feel out of place at all in Kazakhstan or Mongolia. And in every single unlocked location, one is able to experience a brand new cast of local characters, interesting relevant history, and of course a unique combination of flora and fauna. On top of that, as part of the comprehensive experience Hunt also takes care to quite thoughtfully note the effects of climate change and development on these special places, and the threats they continue to pose.
The several chapters that I have consumed so far have been read completely out of order, and it's been a fantastic time taking these miniature trips and learning about these varied, amazing, and very unexpected locations. For fellow travelogue fans who are potentially still dealing with pandemic anxiety and are looking to go somewhere without leaving the comfort of their favorite reading nook, why not all Nick Hunt to guide you to several different fantastically unlikely locations?