“The book delivers as advertised: a tale of superficial soul-searching, gross excess, and the trials and tribulations (many of which are self-induced) while conducting travel research in Brazil for Lonely Planet. I liked elements of the book and found its insights into travel writing and the benefits/drawbacks on guidebooks of particular interest. But the the author's Gonzo antics and quirky travel companions were not enough to make this a particularly great travel essay. ”
Robert B wrote this review Saturday, September 27 2008.
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