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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although I initially purchased this book because of my interest in the band Rush (the author is the drummer and lyricist) I have to say that after the first chapter I had forgotten all about this as I began to get drawn into the story which documents the author's cycling holiday in West Africa in 1988. Neil Peart's writing style makes the book very easy to read without every making the subject seem trivial. His honesty, observation, and humility are very refreshing.
Although I had no interest in cycling or West Africa before I read the book I feel that it opened my eyes to another world, one that is not easily accessible even in these days of television and the internet.
I would recommend it to anyone. It was my surprise hit book of last year.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first of Neil's books although I've actually read them in the wrong order, no worry though, as ever his style of writing is easy but intelligent. I'm a very keen cyclist myself and many of his descriptions ring so true, there is as ever an open honest realting of his opinion on things that many have been annoyed by in his other books. Personally I can quite understand that he gets uncomfortable being a world famous rock star and tries to live life under the radar as it were. This isn't just a book for Rush fans, in fact there is all but no mention of that part of his life, instead it's a well written travel book that suceeds in portraying the journey taken really well.
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I bought this for two reasons, I'm a big Rush fan and I've also been to Cameroon - the location for Neil Peart's cycling holiday which this book is about. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys good travel books, especially if they have an interest in Africa. For dedicated Rush fans it's well worth getting to get an insight into the mind of their drummer and to where he gets inspiration from for some of his lyrics.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, memories of travelling through Cameroon came flooding back as Neil endured the hardships of cycling along dusty roads with an odd bunch of companions. Although when I lent this book to a fellow Rush fan she gave up on it after one chapter!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, memories of travelling through Cameroon came flooding back as Neil endured the hardships of cycling along dusty roads with an odd bunch of companions. Although when I lent this book to a fellow Rush fan she gave up on it after one chapter!
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This review is specifically of the Kindle edition. Two out of the first five chapters stop mid sentence and skip to the beginning of the next chapter. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Jones
Good for travel journal addicts.
I did enjoy reading this book to some extend. It wasn't particularly "unputdownable". At times I got a bit fed up about his moans about fellow travellers, but then your... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Daniel A A Moonen
Birthday present for a Rush fan
An excellent read - the recipient of this gift read it in two sittings. Written from the heart with a passion for cycling, music and lyrics.
Published 15 months ago by Karen Bassett
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