Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe (Cover may Vary)

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In the early seventies, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe—in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. He was accompanied by an unforgettable sidekick named Stephen Katz (who will be gloriously familiar to readers of Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods). Twenty years later, he decided to retrace his journey. The result is the affectionate and riotously funny Neither Here Nor There.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2001
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0380713802
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0380713806
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #53,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in German Travel Guides #6 in European & European Descent Studies #7 in Historical Italy Biographies
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Customers find this book to be one of Bryson’s best works, filled with humorous anecdotes that make them laugh out loud several times. The writing style is quirky and entertaining, while the content is informative, with regular chunks of outstanding factoids, and customers appreciate it as an excellent travel companion. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it a fun easy read while others find it tiresome. Moreover, customers note that the book feels somewhat dated, particularly given its 30-year-old publication date.