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Me & Gus on the Roof of the World by Danny Breslin is a delightful read. Having always wanted to travel to Nepal and Tibet, I was enthralled to read the journey the author had while visiting. What turned into an unexpected adventure with vivid descriptions captured and held my attention. Breslin's writing is personal, lending a familiarity to the reader that makes one feel as if you know this man--he's a friend, and you want to hear his story to find out what happens, sometimes at the edge of your seat. Scenes are painted with textures that give real imagination to his adventure; a foul bathroom, a little dog that reminds him of his own, a monk in a cave with a shaved head (who is really a girl), marveling at the architecture, etc. Scenes are scary; the height on a bridge, an encounter in an alley with six strangers, hoards of begging children, and scenes are poignant, the remembrance of Buddha Air Flight 103 carrying the same staff as his own flight. I love the author's humor and descriptions, especially upon seeing mountain peaks that he describes as, "They stood like Gods." There's so much more. Along with Breslin's great trip, he captures a good read through his clever intimate way of writing. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend the read.


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Me Gus on the Roof of the World eBook Danny Breslin Reviews

This is an enjoyable book complete with numerous, descriptive encounters with zany moments that can crop up with travel to strange lands. Being it's author is a Brit, American and Canadian readers may be unfamiliar with some of the slang used, but in context, understand the author's intent.

Overall, the book is sure to amuse, but I dropped it a star from rating it a five as I felt the hospital stay description consumed more attention than deserved for the length of the memoir. However, don't let that discourage you from reading the book if you enjoy adventure travel odysseys as this one is packed with adventure as well as interesting prose.
Boring English drunken tour, gave up after chapter 4 surprised I got that far
I literally couldn't put this book down. Whenever I had a spare moment, I found myself reading with anticipation to find out what happened next. Me and Gus on the Roof of the World is Danny Breslin's first person account of a truly unforgettable trip of a lifetime to the Himalayas. Unexpectedly, much of the "unforgettable" "trip of a lifetime" parts of the story come from Danny's experience with falling seriously ill with altitude sickness and eventually overcoming it.
Firstly, I really enjoyed the story. And wow, what a story it is! Danny takes you right there along with him on his amazing journey, from the initial suggestion of the trip all the way through the planning, the excitement, the nerves, the travel, the arrival, the people, the emotions and the experiences, to the sickness, the delirium, the paranoia, and the hospitals. It really is a remarkable story, and reading it makes you realise how lucky Danny is to be here today to tell it!
Mostly I enjoyed the way Danny told his story. He is such an excellent story-teller that for the best part of the book I honestly felt like we were mates, and he was telling me face to face over a pint and a packet of crisps in the pub. He is also incredibly funny. I lost count of the number of times I chuckled out loud. What was particularly impressive is that Danny's humour never wavered neither in his story-telling nor evidently during what was clearly a terrifying ordeal. I would truly love to know what the "nagging nurse" made of him!
I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Me and Gus on the Roof of the World for so many reasons and I thoroughly recommend it. This book has a bit of everything; travel, trauma, tenderness, humour (actually it has a lot of humour) all told by a genuine, down-to-earth, all round top bloke. I know that altitude sickness is no light matter, but thank you Danny for sharing your experiences in such a light, entertaining, and refreshing way.
Danny Breslin is a bit of a lad. And he and his buddy Gus decided to go on one of those adventure tours through Nepal and Tibet, and up into China. It was pretty interesting story-telling, about where they went , who they met, and the band of characters who joined them on the tour. But when Danny got altitude sickness, I mean hallucinogenic, paranoia, try-to-run-when-you-can't-even-stand, almost-dying, altitude sickness, then it gets really interesting. He is lucky to have survived. And we are lucky he decided to tell the story of his experience. Actually we're lucky he even remembered it! It's definitely a good read.
It's more of a GUS on the roof of the world and ME sick and trying out all the hospitals in Tibet... Plus it's a group tour, with a guide, NOT an adventure with his friend Gus... I did manage to read the whole book though and was pretty glad I was not Danny Breslin.....
Danny is a great story teller!
I felt like I was sitting on a stool in the pub listening to him tell his story real-time.
He brings everyone to life and creates so clear of a visual you can actually see the adventure unfold.
Though he easily could have died on this adventure, his humor never wavers. He had me snickering and snorting throughout the book!
Not so much Me and Gus on the roof of the world, it's more a tale of excessive drinking, hangovers and altitude sickness. Danny gets altitude sickness as soon as he gets to a high altitude, so the title is a bit of a misnomer. Also, not an adventure of two guys together, but an organised tour. If you enjoy misogynistic drunken humor, you will enjoy this book. If you want a proper insight into India, and not one guy's paranoid ramblings, look elsewhere.
Me & Gus on the Roof of the World by Danny Breslin is a delightful read. Having always wanted to travel to Nepal and Tibet, I was enthralled to read the journey the author had while visiting. What turned into an unexpected adventure with vivid descriptions captured and held my attention. Breslin's writing is personal, lending a familiarity to the reader that makes one feel as if you know this man--he's a friend, and you want to hear his story to find out what happens, sometimes at the edge of your seat. Scenes are painted with textures that give real imagination to his adventure; a foul bathroom, a little dog that reminds him of his own, a monk in a cave with a shaved head (who is really a girl), marveling at the architecture, etc. Scenes are scary; the height on a bridge, an encounter in an alley with six strangers, hoards of begging children, and scenes are poignant, the remembrance of Buddha Air Flight 103 carrying the same staff as his own flight. I love the author's humor and descriptions, especially upon seeing mountain peaks that he describes as, "They stood like Gods." There's so much more. Along with Breslin's great trip, he captures a good read through his clever intimate way of writing. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend the read.