Hysterically funny account of what happens when somebody decides to get out and do something important and “epic.” Bryson’s sense of humor is extremely sarcastic at times, and I could really get into his descriptions and exploits on some of the darker moments on the Appalachian Trail. (And by darker, I mean the realization that dawns upon Bryson and his cohort Katz that they are not mountain men.) One of the things I like about Bryson’s travel narratives is that he’s able to blend tons of research and history into his own personal experiences, and it really shows in this book, as he uses the reflection aspect to dive off into other background information about the trail and hiking and the outdoors. Overall, a very funny and great read.