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The Lost Continent

Travels In Small Town America

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The Lost Continent

Yazan: Bill Bryson
Seslendiren: William Roberts
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Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. 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 renamed 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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Have listened to this book and found it brilliant,very well written by Bryson and great narration by William Roberts. Fantastic wit, some informative insights into rural American small town life, and great when he throws in the odd 4 letter word. I will be downloading all Byrson books in the near future but only the ones with Roberts narrating, he does a wonderful job.
They make a great team. If you are like me and have looked at these books and were not sure if you would like them, just listen to one.

Bill Bryson

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Bryson’s works from a different time betray attitudes I do not like- particularly regarding both women and weight. On occasion, this caused me to turn the book off. However, these anachronisms aside, his words can light my day- and the actor who voices them really brings the work to life!

Cringeworthy in places but still fun overall

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Once again another great listen from a Mr Bryson book. His trip around nearly all the US states has it all, pride, shame, fear about his homeland but above all it's really funny. You certainly cannot accuse Mr Bryson of being completely (and typically) gung-ho about his country and compatriots and he does tell it how it is. I certainly would recommend having a map of the country handy too so you can try and follow his progress.



As for the Roberts vs Bryson debate that other reviewers mention, I think they are both great narrators. So there!

Mr Bryson does it again.....excellent.

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Whilst amusing for the first 4 or 5 times, unfortunately Bryson's inimitable style of reviewing the places he visits become simply repetitive and dull, and by the time I'd reached Wisconsin I could take no more. The humour isn't terrible but just the same as so many of his other books. Couldn't finish this one. Narration is actually ok - fits Bryson's style just fine and not as annoying as some other reviewers considered.

Déjà Vu?

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I am new to audio books as my eyesight is failing fast and I love books I am very grateful to you all ..I have enjoyed this story and I smiled all the way through America I will certainly listen to Bill Bryson again

The wit and description of each day

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