Reviews

Brazil by Michael Palin, Basil Pao

gagnedouze's review

4.0

Fascinating insight into one of the most diverse countries in the world.

kmg365's review against another edition

3.0

Although (metaphorically speaking) I'll follow Michael anywhere, I was underwhelmed by this destination. I didn't feel a connection with the country or its people.

andrew65's review

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

4.0

miramanga's review against another edition

3.0

Anywhere [a:Michael Palin|13819|Michael Palin|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1217440171p2/13819.jpg] goes, you want to follow... :)

squally's review against another edition

5.0

Palin at his best here. Witty and wonderful!! Hopeful and enthusiastic. Just like the Brazilians he is meeting!

I would recommend reading this before watching the accompanying TV series. From past experience with Palin travel books/series, the book provides so much more context and character development than the TV series. Just due to the time restraints of TV programming!

melanie_reads's review against another edition

5.0

Is this a travel book? Is this a photo book? Is this a book in which you envy the author his adventures? All of the above. I'm going on record: going to Brazil next!

brazilianmelody's review

4.0

An easy and engaging read. I particularly like his comments on Brazilian personalities.

My main gripe is that the author/narrator butchers most words in Portuguese. I can't blame him, I know he's British not Brazilian, but still, for someone who speaks Portuguese, this can be distracting.

Over all a very enjoyable book.

stephend81d5's review

4.0

witty and educational book by the master of travelogues michael palin about the lastest series aired on BBC televison also come with some lovely and beautiful photos as well, well worth exploring brazil the most popular country over the few years in print and photos.