For Parks fans, a must. How can a whole book about rail travel possibly be hilarious, informative and absolutely not boring? Starting with his awful experiences as a commuter, Parks sets off to discover the rest of Italy's rail system with all its inconsistencies, inefficiencies, absurdities and unexpected delights. Parks offers his experiences as a sort of microcosm of what Italy is like, with his usual mixture of exasperation, affection and, on occasion, real respect. A true delight!
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 76 Spring 2015 ) |
