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Uneasy Rider: One man, 27 countries and 20,000 miles in search of some answers by Mike Carter
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining, often funny account of a journalist in middle-age crisis mode, and full blown mini-depression following the not-so-friendly, but very permanent leave-taking of his younger wife. In a moment of alcohol-induced insanity at his firm's Christmas party, hw proclaims to all and sundry his intention to take off for a six month ride around Europe on a motorcycle. Not a bad idea, in my mind, but a bit more probloematic for him since he doesn't own (or know how to ride) a motorcycle. He doesn't even remember making the announcement, but it rapidly becomes clear (from sotto voce comments by his colleagues in the hallways next day) that he is stuck with his commitment. As it turns out, he has a generally good time on the trip, learns a few things about himself, and gains a bit of maturity in the process. Might have happened sooner, and less dramatically, if he weren't prone to solving his problems with a bottle...
marriott's review against another edition
4.0
I do love travel books and this one actually made me laugh out loud in places.
steviec's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely one of the best travel books I have read in a while. Mike Carter is witty and observant, his experiences are unique and entertaining, and the characters he meets are unforgettable.
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