Drive Thru America

Lonely Planet Journeys, April 1998. Non-fiction novel.

In 1996, David O’Brien and I, still friends despite the previous year’s ordeal, made the mistake of driving around the United States in a rented Chrysler Neon (white). We didn’t have much fun. The book has an excellent cover – designed and painted by David – but was very poorly-reviewed and sold dismally. You’ll love it!

“Funny and high on popular culture, it is one of the most accurate accounts of how travellers really experience America, and the most fun.” The Times (U.K)

“When it’s good [it] reaches well-paced brilliance.” The Independent On Sunday (U.K)

“Hilarious.” The Philadelphia Enquirer

“Hilarious and cruel.” Elle magazine

“Tedious, self-indulgent, unrelentingly unrewarding… a cautionary example of exactly how not to write a book about a road trip across the United States.” Sonoma County Independent

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