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Summary: Boo Hiss....
Review: As much as I am a fan of random debauchery (and willing participant - email for details), this book did absolutely nothing for me. Moreover, in almost the same way that Jerry Lewis is considered a genius in France, the alleged "humor" didn't work for me. Sorry, I'll take Bryson....
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Summary: author deeply flattered by electronic remarks
Review: As the accidental author of 'S&D'sLD', I just want to offer my humble thanks to the many (three) people who have made such kind remarks about the book. I can assure everybody that the next book 'Drive Thru America' (do not be fooled by the L.P U.S office's rather willful insistence upon inserting mine and David' name into the title, as though we are some sort of fabulous franchise), is altogether much better than its predecessor. Also, it contains far fewer profanities - especially not the 'c' one which blighted the very first chapter of the Australia book. My apologies to those offended by the words 'freakin', 'melon-frickin' (which is from the TV-mangled version of the Paul Schrader film 'Blue Collar'), 'flippin', 'flickin' and 'numbnuts' - even though none of these words appear in the book either. Finally, as something of an Internet novice, I have to say that it's freakin' slow, ain't it? And if any of you happen to run into Deepak Chopra, kick him in the shin for me, won't you?
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Summary: Have hair wax, will travel.
Review: Found this little gem in one of my used book forays. I was absolutely bowled over by the language, the spirit and the sheer stupidity of it all. Of special note was the Dr. Seussesque museum. I laughed so hard, I had to change my underwear!!! In fact, ended up sending it to friends in NYC who almost held it hostage until I sent them their own personal copies!!!!!!
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Summary: All Aussies - you have to read this book!
Review: I couldn't stop grinning when I read this book. Which was a bit embarassing as I was on the Tube in London at the time and you are not supposed to show any emotion on there! Excellent book - brought back memories as I have been all around Australia but the expressions were what cracked me up the most. Already passed it onto a friend and told others about it.
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Summary: I'm not sure I'd want foreigners reading this!
Review: I finished S&D'sLD last night in a very 3 star motel in Canberra. (I'd spent the day at a training course at the far more salubrious Lakeside where Sean & David stayed while in the nation's capital!) I couldn't help thinking that Sean may put potential visitors off... Sean Condon's view of - especailly Outback - Australia is not unique, but might be one we try to hide from foreigners! It is very funny, and occaisionally tragic....and has both the best and worst of the country (check out the brightly coloured teddy bears in the motel rooms, and the hotel that charges for radiator water!). Recommended. PS Don't use a '64 Falcon in the outback - there's not much that can go wrong with a lady that age, but the rattles will wake the dead.
Oh, and check out the Monica Lewinsky connection with the author!
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Summary: boring description of two drunks
Review: I found the book funny in parts, but increasingly boring and unfortunately I really got to dislike the author. I wouldn't ever want to meet him. Unfortunately there's a lot of Australians like him, ignorant, drunk and racist.
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Summary: Not your everyday travel guide
Review: I found this book interesting in the begining and sometimes really funny but as it went on it got a little dull and at times quite predictable. If ayone were to use this book as a travel guide, he or she would probably find Australia very ordinary. I have myself been to Australia and there are quite an exciting array of things to do and see. Read it as you would a novel and you should be fine. Here you will read about how an Australian sees his own counrty which I found rather interesting. His humour is one of a kind and he definitely has a way of describing his fears for speed and David's driving skills. Now that I have finished the book I know if I ever travel, Sean is definitely not on my list of possible travel partners.
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Summary: A hysterical ride across an unknowing landscape of satire
Review: I have read this book twice. The first time was in Brisbane, Australia, when a friend gave it to me when, unknowingly, my girlfriend and I had just completed a very simmillar trip. I laughed very loudly at the some of the very obvious observations of a very funny man. I recently read the book again 1 year after leaving Oz and now back in the sunny UK. The sarcasm and the wit of the tale made me smile on every single page. This coupled with the fact that I now recognize and understand the less obvious truths about his country envoked a great deal of enjoyment. Mr Condon is a very talented man and I would tell anybody who has been to the heart of australia, and not just teh Opera House, to read this tale. BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ!
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Summary: This book is so darn funny!!
Review: I have to agree with all the other reviewers-- Sean and Dave's Long Drive is so funny!! It's one of those goofy books where you laugh so hard you end up coughing!! To be honest, I thought when they were in the outback was far more funny then when they were in the bright lights, big city...but that's could be just me. Unfortunately they use the "F" word more than once. It's not a lot, but it is used quite a bit, and it is a bit jarring. But I just inked out the word and go merrily on my way....having finished this book a second time in about as many years. Even the second time I laugh so hard my family says, "Are you all right??"
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Summary: Not the definitive Aussie travel journal
Review: I looked high & low for this book once I moved to Australia since the Lonely Planet books here are so reliable, but found this to be a major disappointment. This is the first travel book I've read that's made me not want to go to the places described or meet any of the people they discussed. The authors sounded like they had nothing better to do with their time & have no inclination to make the experience more interesting by observing what was around them. Though I've been to several of the places described in these books & had a great time. Too bad, because Australia is a great country to travel around on a reasonable budget, and the people I've met here in hostels tell some great stories. The journal of those interesting stories is still to be written, however.
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