Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Bill Bryson ends up seeing a great deal of the United States over the course of his travels, which makes sense, you know, because the Appalachian Trail stretches all the way from the Deep South to...
What's Up With the Title?
This book is about two dudes who take a walk in the woods, right? You don't have to be Tony Stark to figure that one out.But Bryson, with his characteristic white-hot wit, is totally undercutting t...
What's Up With the Ending?
As a work of non-fiction, A Walk in the Woods shouldn't be criticized for its frankly anti-climactic ending. In a way, this ending mimics the actual experience of walking the Appalachian Trail.Afte...
Tough-o-Meter
Bryson writes in a humorous, conversational tone that makes A Walk in the Woods a breezy read. There are a few chapters that go a little heavy into the history lessons, but they're well-written and...