Are We Nearly There Yet

This was rated as very funny indeed. I have to say it started well and had moments, but the premise could have become repetitive and it did. There's only so many variations on kids and attractions visiting that occur. Most parents will identify with many of the situations.

However the alternative story that is interwoven was painful to read - to the point where I had to stop for a while.

I think its a case of a book being hyped for one aspect, which is not the actuality of the narrative at all. If you are expecting a jolly comic 'oh there they go again' type book this has elements that are much deeper.