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The Lost Continent
- Travels In Small Town America
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
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The Lost Continent
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Publisher's Summary
In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.
From the Deep South to the Wild West, from Elvis' birthplace through to Custer's Last Stand, Bryson visits places he re-named Dullard, Coma, and Doldrum (so the residents don't sue or come after him with baseball bats). But his hopes of finding the American dream end in a nightmare of greed, ignorance, and pollution. This is a wickedly witty and savagely funny assessment of a country lost to itself, and to him.
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- Richard White
- 05-09-2018
Great, funny, and informative book, narration leaves something to be desired though
I have read this book several times and therefore looked forward to the audio version. However, while the book is still as funny and informative about Bryson’s travels in search of the perfect U.S. town, the narration was less than engaging for me.
It may be because I’m a Brit, or perhaps because originally I had thought Bill Bryson was going to read his own book (I didn’t read the description well enough so mea culpa).
Still a great book to listen to, and the narrator didn’t detract too much for me. I am now going to search for Bryson reading Bryson if such a thing exists.
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- Deirdre E Siegel
- 23-03-2022
…chortles, giggles, snorts and laughter all way :-)
Yet another glimpse of life through Bill Bryson’s eye,
this is a memorable drive through States United in America
as only a born and breed citizen on a visit can describe.
Thank you Mr Bryson for a this thought provoking work
and Mr Roberts for yet another marvellous narrative :-)
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- Lance Swift
- 09-11-2018
a nice wander through a foreign land.
I love the narrators voice. as a way of killing time, Bill Bryson's books are the best
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- Anna Chemin
- 13-02-2022
Early Bryson, with hints of later, better books
I heard elements and hints of The Thunderbolt Kid and A Walk in the Woods here, both of those better written, funnier and less caustic books. I usually prefer titles narrated by the author him/herself, but I enjoyed William Roberts' performance here.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-01-2022
what can I say Bryson at his best yet again,
another great story from Bill Bryson, and William Roberts performance just brings the story to life. from beginning to end a great listen
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- G. Harvey
- 21-08-2017
Half glass empty.
I love bill Bryson. but I found his writing in this book somewhat depressing. he was always complaining about something. the cost of everything, the quality of the food and the service. it just went on and on. in the end, I wasn't sad that the book ended. actially it was a bit of a relief and a disappointment at the same time. looking forward to my next bb book. I will steer away from this earlier stuff tho.
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- Sara
- 18-06-2015
Fascinating insight to small town America
Entertaining however its at least 25 years old now. I would love another Bryson road trip to compare the changes (or not?!)
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- Cheryl
- 09-12-2021
a trip through America
Enjoyed Bill's trip through middle America, pretty much unknown to me, with my knowledge based on what I've seen on TV. sometimes memories should stay just that.
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- Andrew MacGregor
- 04-05-2022
Love Bill Bryson
Beautifully written, educational and funny.
wonderful narrator, really enjoyed the accents etc
loved it, highly recommended.
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- Amy Clare
- 10-01-2023
Funny easy listening
When you can’t travel yourself this is the next best thing. It’s handy looking at a map of America as he goes from state to state.
Very funny as always.
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