Brazil is one of the four new global super powers with its vast natural resources and burgeoning industries. Half a continent in size and a potent mix of races, religions and cultures, of unexplored wildernesses and bustling modern cities, it is also one of the few countries Michael Palin has never fully travelled. In a new series for BBC1 - his first for five years - he explores in his inimitable way this vast and disparate nation. From the Venezuelan border and the forests of the Lost World where he encounters the Yanomami and their ongoing territorial war with the gold miners, he follows Teddy Roosevelt's disastrous expedition of 1914. Journeys by river to the headwaters of the Xingu, by plane over huge tracts of forest, by steam train and by road along the Trans-Amazonica allow him to reach a kaleidoscopic mix of peoples: the indigenous hunter-gatherers of the interior, the descendents of African slaves with their vibrant culture of rituals and festivals and music, the large community of German descent who celebrate their patrimony at the biggest beer festival outside Munich, and the wealthy guachas of the Pantanal amongst them. His journey ends at the border with Uruguay and the spectacular Iguacu Falls.
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The prose of his travel writing is... economical, descriptive and rarely repetitive, making for a fluid, compulsive and engrossing read. (ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS 20121013)
Palin does his job as a travel writer very well indeed. He knows how to entertain the reader at first, resists any temptation to lecture, then builds up a slow boil of interest before teasing out some answers through some skilful interviewing. The resulting mosaic of opinions draws out a fascinating composite picture of a nation. (Barnaby Rogerson THE INDEPENDENT 20121113)
Michael Palin's Brazil is a good primer, written in the same chatty style as he uses in the television series (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH )
Palin does his job as a travel writer very well indeed. He knows how to entertain the reader at first, resists any temptation to lecture, then builds up a slow boil of interest before teasing out some answers through some skilful interviewing. The resulting mosaic of opinions draws out a fascinating composite picture of a nation. (Barnaby Rogerson THE INDEPENDENT 20121113)
Michael Palin's Brazil is a good primer, written in the same chatty style as he uses in the television series (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH )
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Michael Palin, the No. 1 bestselling author, explores an exotic country now a global superpower.
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This is a review of the audio CD version of "Brazil". These are enjoyable stories by Michael Palin in his well-known style of travel writing. The author does the reading of this audio version, and he reads it very well. Michael Palin certainly gives a positive impression of Brazil. However, it was 4 weeks ago that I listened to the 8 CDs, and to my shame I have to admit that I recall very little detail of the trip details. It was nice, it was an enjoyable listen, it was interesting at the time, but it also seems to be quickly forgotten. I listen to a lot of audio books whilst driving, but in this case I do wonder if it might have been better to get the printed book or the related DVD rather than the audio book.
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I like Michael Palin and I like his voice. I have loved watching him travel around the world over the years giving us his very special personal insight into the places he visits. I was expecting him to delight me and enlighten and entertain me with his wit and wisdom. Did he do this Yes, but it is a solid rather than a resounding YES!
There are 8 CDs and a running time of over 10hrs as Micheal reads "his own bestselling account of his epic journey through Brazil". It was a long journey but I wouldn't call it epic!
I don't know why I am disappointed because the audio ticks all the boxes - well read, well written, well research well this and well that but overwhelming my response is "Well?"
There are 8 CDs and a running time of over 10hrs as Micheal reads "his own bestselling account of his epic journey through Brazil". It was a long journey but I wouldn't call it epic!
I don't know why I am disappointed because the audio ticks all the boxes - well read, well written, well research well this and well that but overwhelming my response is "Well?"
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This is an engaging and lyrical account of Michael Palin's most recent travels for the BBC. It's well-produced, well-written and well-read. Palin is at times poignant, funny, reflective, astonished and, sweetly, perplexed. The CDs are a feast for the ears and the imagination, and are accompanied by a nicely detailed brochure.
This audiobook set is lovely - but for me, the journey doesn't quite match the excitement of Palin's earlier, time-sensitive, explorations (indeed, what could ever equal the astonishing rebuff of the Reform Club failing to allow him admission on his '80 Days' return?).
It is astonishing to me that Amazon insist on condensing print/audio media for review purposes, as buyers of different editions are looking for differing things. In my opinion, this work is suffering somewhat unfairly from Vine reviews where the reviewers were not expecting the format they received... whereas people buying the CD version/the hardback version will have chosen their format specifically according to preference.
This audiobook set is lovely - but for me, the journey doesn't quite match the excitement of Palin's earlier, time-sensitive, explorations (indeed, what could ever equal the astonishing rebuff of the Reform Club failing to allow him admission on his '80 Days' return?).
It is astonishing to me that Amazon insist on condensing print/audio media for review purposes, as buyers of different editions are looking for differing things. In my opinion, this work is suffering somewhat unfairly from Vine reviews where the reviewers were not expecting the format they received... whereas people buying the CD version/the hardback version will have chosen their format specifically according to preference.
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Palin's books are always well worth the read!
Having watched the TV series Michael Palin made it was a joy to read and 'hear' his voice again whilst reading the book.
Published 8 days ago by J. Haigh
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Great Narration and good detail
Michael Palin is a very good broadcaster and orator. He brings to life his journey around Brazil. I watched and enjoyed the BBC TV series of the same name and this book, based... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mr. Dk Hamm
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This was bouth as a present for a son
He's a great fan of Michael Palin and his TV programmes. He seems to like the book. What else is there to say?
Published 24 days ago by Uncle
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perfect for the morning rush hour....
Having sat in some horrible traffic jams it is nice to be able to dream instead of the fumbling between various radio stations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by thementalmen
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The audiobook just didn't convey the action of the TV series
I started listening to the audiobook of Michael Palin's Brazil with huge anticipation as I really enjoyed the TV series but sadly I was disappointed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Manda Moo
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Very good!
I bought it for a my wife and she love it. I'm luck that I could read it as well.
Published 1 month ago by Celio Roberto Evangelista Fernandes
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Brazil
Bought this as a Christmas present for my husband. He watch the show on TV and loved it, so I thought I would get the book as a present. Very happy.
Published 1 month ago by Teresa
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Fantastic!
A wonderful book full of beautiful photographs. Would be more than happy to recommend to anybody who is interested! Also a reasonable price
Published 2 months ago by Sarah P
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Palin at his best
Michael Palin again writes a very well balanced and informative book with his usual wit and humour. Needless to say the book contains much more information than the DVD. Read more
Published 2 months ago by W. Phillips
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Not to be confused with a film by another Python
Michael Palin's BRAZIL - Audio book (2012) 8 CD
No , not the film created by a fellow (ex) Python , but an audio book version of Palin's travels into the South... Read more
No , not the film created by a fellow (ex) Python , but an audio book version of Palin's travels into the South... Read more
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