There is no point in hurrying because you are not actually going anywhere. However far or long you plod, you are always in the same place: in the woods. It’s where you were yesterday, where you will be tomorrow. The woods is one boundless singularity.

I listened to the audiobook and Bill Bryson's narration added to the humour and retelling of his time on the Appalachian Trail. I found the mix of trail memories, facts and history of trails in America to be the right blend.

I laughed aloud several times at the exploits of Bryson and Katz, became invested their hike and also dreaded entering the 100 Mile Forest in Maine. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the outdoors, laughing at others who are not prepared for an undertaking of this size and those who think they could spend several weeks hiking on a trail.