The Gnome King reviewed Pole to Pole by Michael Palin
Review of 'Pole to Pole' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
My biggest issue with Palin's around the world in 80 days was how rushed it was, it didn't make for enjoyable reading. In Pole to Pole the journey is epic but due to a longer timeline you can tell Palin has enjoyed himself more...even though he cracks a rib, gets a fever, shoves crushed bark up his nose and suffers from the shits for the bulk of the journey. The book still feels more like a journal than a travel book which is a shame, as some things are only briefly mentioned and Palin's sense of humour only makes an appearance now and then.
I'd give this a higher rating if there was more detail about some of the places. I did find it interesting that this journey took place as USSR was falling apart, Palin was 10 days out of Ukraine when they got independence.
Interesting journey, worth reading …
My biggest issue with Palin's around the world in 80 days was how rushed it was, it didn't make for enjoyable reading. In Pole to Pole the journey is epic but due to a longer timeline you can tell Palin has enjoyed himself more...even though he cracks a rib, gets a fever, shoves crushed bark up his nose and suffers from the shits for the bulk of the journey. The book still feels more like a journal than a travel book which is a shame, as some things are only briefly mentioned and Palin's sense of humour only makes an appearance now and then.
I'd give this a higher rating if there was more detail about some of the places. I did find it interesting that this journey took place as USSR was falling apart, Palin was 10 days out of Ukraine when they got independence.
Interesting journey, worth reading just to see that Michael Palin does not shy away from any challenge.
Read as part of the armchair challenge.
