Rebecca Lowe Lowe itibaren Rădoieşti-Vale, Romania
While this is an easy and enjoyable read, it really is only for those who have seen the excellent TV series. As I read Karl's travel diary, I found myself reminded of each episode and probably laughed more at the memory than the book in my hands. There are a few insights into events not captured by the cameras but, essentially, this is a companion piece to the series. Pilkington's absurdly brilliant mind does translate well to the written form but there just isn't enough here to justify an entire book. If you've seen the series, you'll enjoy the memories the book conjures. If you appreciate Pilkington's idiot-savant uniqueness, you'll smile at his ramblings. If this is your first introduction to "An Idiot Abroad", I suspect you'll be disappointed.