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A Walk in the Woods
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-01-10
- Language: English
- Publisher: Random House AudioBooks
Regular price: $21.31
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Publisher's Summary
The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states, and over 2,000 miles. It stretches along the East Coast of the United States, from Maine in the north to Georgia in the south. It is famous for being the longest continuous footpath in the world. (Compare this with the Pennine Way, which is a mere 250 miles long.) It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas - 'redneck' country - Moonshine, Lil’ Abner, 'There’s bears in them thar hills.' Remember the film Deliverance?
God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake this gruelling hike. Perhaps it was just a long-held ambition to lose weight: he has lost two stone so far. As he recently wrote from the trail to his publisher: ‘Speaking of vigorous exercise, boy have I just had some. Maine was a bitch. I want you to come back and walk it with me so that when you die if you go to hell you will be able to say: “Call this hell? Try walking across Maine in August.'"
Reared in the tradition of Mark Twain, James Thurber, and S.J. Perelman, Bryson used his many years in Britain to soak up a peculiarly English sense of irony and humour and to hone a laugh-out-loud style that is uniquely, hilariously, his own.
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- Genevieve
- Wellington, New Zealand
- 02-09-11
Thoroughly enjoyable
The first third of this story had me laughing so hard I cried. I enjoyed the last third very much too. It lost my attention somewhat in the middle though when the story, and Bryson literally, got off track. Even so I would thoroughly recommend it. Bryson's voice, reading his own story, is such a pleasure to listen to.
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- By What the...?
- 02-01-11
Great Fun
As Bill Bryson is a favourite author I looked forward to hearing him read his own works. What a delight it is to listen to his gentle voice as he and Katz plod through primeval woods in their effort to be less like cupcakes. I listen to audio books whilst walking for exercise and could walk for hours being entertained by Bryson's wonderful sense of humour and irony. Highly recommended.
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- MarqD
- Zuid Holland
- 05-10-17
inspiring
I love Bryson's work and this is no exception. I listened to it while walking and now yearn to go hiking.
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- John Lynn
- 02-26-15
Feels like a friend telling you a story
Really good when the author narrates his own story wit pace and charm makes it an experience to remember great
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- John Bates
- 07-14-10
Author Narration
I disagree with the previous reviewer who didn't approve of Bill Bryson's narration. I find that I prefer it when Bill narrates his books, especially A Walk in the Woods as he is more able than any to get across the real feelings he experienced on his adventure. For a travel book like this one that has to count for something.
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Ian
- 10-07-11
Very funny & more interesting than it should be
It strikes me that a true account of every footstep on the Appalachian trail would be extremely tedious. It's a good job, then, that Bryson's includes his signature dry humour, a great deal of the usual fascinating and bizarre historical anecdotes and comic relief in the shape of Katz, his walking companion.
I chose this over the unabridged version as I much prefer Bryson's own narration to William Roberts excitable and overstated delivery. Besides, it's not much different in length!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Mark H
- 09-16-13
Entertaining
Bill Bryson, has the great knack of writing in a manner that makes you feel as if he is telling the story just for you. His narrative flows smoothly from page to page and he is as comfortable laughing at his own foibles, as he is at pointing out those of others. If you have read Bryson before then you will enjoy this book. If you have never read Bryson then try this book, because it is good, but not his best, so if you enjoy it then you will enjoy exploring his other works. I also like the way that he narrates his own work. The title of this review sums up my feedback, so if you are looking for an entertaining read that is not too " heavy" then this could be for you.
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- Mark
- 09-04-13
Stop the DIY? No Way!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Having listed to the sample of both the unabridged version read by an actor and the abridged version read by Bill Bryson, Bryson wins hands down.
Only Bryson can really deliver the pithy, dry humour in his book, rather than the overeager delivery of an actor. As good a job as the actor does, it misses the point and reduces the enjoyment.
A Walk in the Woods is all about the dry humour, it has me laughing out loud, especially Katz the anti-anti-hero in this tale. Bryson's has a wicked eye for the ironic details of life's encounters and tribulations.
I definitely recommend the Bill Bryson narration if you enjoy a dead pan dry delivery, that's kinda the whole point of dry humour, it needs a dry delivery!
Which character – as performed by Bill Bryson – was your favourite?
Katz
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
If you go into the woods today, your in for a big surprise!
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- williams
- 10-19-16
Humour and descriptive landscape.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Bill describe the motivation, planning and execution of a monumental trail. Katz sounds like the yin to his yang and some genuine laugh out loud moments. Wished it had been longer only to enjoy further
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- Susan
- 08-24-16
Great listening to a good reader
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-18
why only 4 hours? other version was 6h. Very enjoy
why only 4 hours? other version was 6h. Very enjoyable though. different to the movie
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- "newfavourite"
- 05-01-18
always a pleasure to listen to Bill Bryson
Couldn't think of better company than Bryson recounting one of his books. loved it alot
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- Paul Cheetham
- 03-16-18
As usual ,Brilliant!
Beautiful audio description of a adventure to stir the mind and body, Mr Bryson is awesome and his tone.
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- Jim McLean
- 02-14-18
Brilliant
Bill Bryson at his best. Touching, inspiring and very, very, funny. The West Highland Way seems like a stroll in the park now.
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- josh
- 07-01-18
Wonderful
We hear so much about the amazing AT , yet I live thousands of miles away on another continent, I wanted to learn why a trail is famous the world over and now I understand. A true account to listen too whilst I drive to the trailhead of the Australian Alps walking trail wishing I was in USA about to hit the AT ?.
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- Colin
- 05-23-18
An honest revelation of a failure of sorts.
Entertaining, but this gives an appreciation of how hard the AT must be. Normal people would have never written a book about the attempt, how many thousands of hikers must have thought it was "A Walk In The Woods" and given up defeated. A great tale.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-26-17
Awesome book
loved it. Bill excellent story teller. I just can't get tired of listening to this book.
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- Ryan Dagnall
- 07-19-17
Not a guide but a story hikers will relate to
Bill Bryson has written a story that will remind hikers why they venture out. It won't help you hike but it might give you some inspiration.
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- Vanessa
- 02-02-17
Great book and great narration
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. Whilst not action packed it was humorous and peaceful to listen to after a long day. I look forward to listening to more of Bill Bryson.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Dwayne
- 05-03-16
I love Bryson narrated Bryson books.
I love Bill Bryson's books read by the author. Unfortunately only the abridged version was available narrated by the author. It's obviously much shorter than the original title but very much worth a look.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Adriano Dohlin
- 11-14-15
Excellent
The book was really entertaining and absolutely hilarious. Bill Bryson does a really good job at narrating as well adding an extra special touch to the experience.