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Arid Reading.....Up In The Air.... Walter Kirn

Date of Review:  Apr 6, 2002
The Bottom Line: Overall, this book was a disappointment. While very clever, Kirn's book offers no profound observation, and is not quite funny enough to stand on its own as comedy.
Review: When I first heard about this book, I thought it would be an entertaining romp through the airports and lounges I have come to know all too well myself. I was sadly mistaken, and found myself fairly pawing the pages, not because I was enjoying the...
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Recommended to buy: No

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mildly engaging story and clever idea...
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Disappointing in the end. A book with...
 
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Everyone's suddenly afraid of flying! Airworld will shed some perspective

Date of Review:  Oct 21, 2001
The Bottom Line: A witty and energetic book that examines travel culture and the inner need for our lives to happen in record time. A great start gives way to a limp ending.
Review: Walter Kirn has created a book that has a brilliant, and I mean absolutely brilliant, concept. Ryan Bingham travels a lot. He gave up his home a long time ago and became a permanent resident of the airports he frequents; a place he calls Airworld...
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Sharp observations and a truly original...
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If only it had been a novella instead...
 

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