My dad did not enjoy this book, not that it should be any bearing on my enjoyment but I went into the book with a slight negative vibe. However, within a few pages I was pleasantly surprised. Well written and flows very well, a good tale without that "Oh it was sooooo meaningful and life changing" aspect to it. Two guys, normal guys, tried to do something and heres how it went down. It was a little bit "Facty" if thats a word some of the geography lessons and history of certain areas got a bit dreary but they never lasted for too long. I love an author who can inspire me and after reading I decided id like to attempt the Bibbilmun track here in Western Australia. A Leisurely bush walk compared to the AT I imagine. All in all a good read, ill be tracking down as many of Bryson's books as i can find.