My first choice in travel books! It never failed me!
Slim and light to carry in my purse! AWESOME!
I bought the comprehensive book on Brazil which had a small section about Rio. This on the other hand is all about Rio and was perfect for the week I vacationed there. It covered all the major sightseeing and also the small residential neighborhoods to see. It lacks rainy days alternatives for I ended up using a local guide book in Rio to assist me during the cloudy/rainy days while I was there. Overall 2 thumbs up!