To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism (Paperback) by Chuck Thompson

from juli1357

I preferred Thompson's earlier book "Smile When You're Lying" to this book. I did find the section about traveling in the Congo interesting, but that is primarily because I used to live there, and the section on India convinced me once and for all that I probably need to cross it off of the place...

from ktp50

I agree with other reviewers in that the first half of the book is very readable. Perhaps not great but generally funny, well written and insightful. However the second half of the book is just so much self-indulgent prattle. The author is one of those people who feel as though being articulate l...

from audramelissa

Funny and witty at times, the book is somewhat enjoyable and good for a light read. Thompson's anecdotes may make you laugh or they may just grate on your nerves as his writing skills really are more suited for his former Maxim (magazine) job.

from jacoombs

Good in small doses, a little over the top when read cover to cover. One travel writer whose books are unabashedly (unreservedly) more about the writer than the destination.

from jmzarate

To Hellholes and Back by Chuck Thompson is a fantastic take on traveling to three countries and one amusement park - specifically those places Thompson has been purposely avoiding during his travels. Filled with humor, facts and honesty, this book was an eye-opening experience of the Congo, India...