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Wish You Weren't Here!

Wish You Weren't Here!

The Black Cat Anthology of Travel Humor
EssaysTravel
Pages
336
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Bill Bryson, a master of humorous travel writing, takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and often baffling world of tourism. From the indignities of airport security to the absurdity of tourist traps, Bryson hilariously dissects the modern travel experience. Prepare for a laugh-out-loud exploration of why we travel and what we find when we get there.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedReflectiveInformative

Genres

Essays Travel Humor

Authors

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Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson (born 8 December 1951 in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American-British writer of humorous travel books, popular science and books on the English language. He moved to England in 1977, worked as a journalist at The Times and The Independent, and broke through with Notes from a Small Island (1995) and A Walk in the Woods (1997). A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003) won the Aventis Prize for science books. He was Chancellor of Durham University from 2005 to 2011, is an honorary fellow...

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Cecil Kuhne

Cecil Kuhne is the author of Wish You Weren't Here!, a travelogue that explores the unexpected side of popular destinations. If you enjoy stories that blend humor with insightful observations about the world, you'll want to check out their work.