Title: Very enjoyable, but I understand some of the low ratings
Product review: I have been considering a thru-hike of the AT or Pacific Crest Trail and found this book to more helpful than the numerous other guide-type books I have read. Bryson's sensibilities, observations, and humor have helped me examine the realities and rationale for such an undertaking. His book has certainly not been inspirational, but it is funny and entertaining. Plus, the physical and emotional aspects of the hike really came alive for me. I can understand some of the criticisms I've read in other reviews. It probably helps if you share the author's environmental and political views (which I thought were balanced), sense of humor, and age bracket. This book earned its 5-star rating.
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