Haven't read this one yet.

This book usually gets great reviews.

I have NO idea why.

The "philosophy" it espouses is nonsense. It is poorly written--basically a dialog between the main character and a series of people he meets who explain The Manuscript to him. The Manuscript is basically a guide to the secrets of life. Or something like that. I couldn't force myself to read far enough into the book to figure it out.

The action takes place in Peru. I can only imagine that the author assumed that most readers have not been to Peru so the description of the country wasn't important. Let me tell you that his Peru doesn't come close to reality. Unfortunately I have lived in Peru and believe me you cannot just drive straight over the Andes, as he has a couple of characters do in the beginning of the book.

But, most importantly, the writing is stilted, the vocabulary is limited and the sentences are laughable. One example: "He was murdered. We don't know by whom. His body was found in the forest miles from his house. But I have to think it was his enemies."

I gave the book one star only because I couldn't figure out how to give it zero stars. Blech. Unfortunately I am sending it to someone who has requested it and I'm afraid they'll be terribly dissappointed when they start to read this nonsense. Then again, I'm usually wrong.

Released on Monday, April 28, 2003 at Post Office on California Avenue in West Seattle in Seattle, Washington USA.

I'm sending this off to a fellow BookCrosser hoping they will enjoy it far more than I did.

Thanks "alsomama", for sending this book. I will read it, journal it and send it on.

I have been reading this in bits and pieces since I got it. I am not overly impressed.

I'm taking this to the August meetup.

Released on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at William's Coffee Pub in Woodstock, Ontario Canada.

Left by the pay phones.
If you find this book please make a journal entry to let me know that it has found a new home.

This book is no longer where I left it.