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How to Walk a Puma: And Other Things I Learned While Stumbling Through South America
On his nineteenth birthday, Peter Allison flipped a coin. One side would take him to Africa and the other to South America, the two places he wanted to explore before he died. He recounted his time spent as a safari guide in Africa to much acclaim in Whatever You Do, Don’t Run and Don’t Look Behind You.
Sixteen years later, he makes his way to Santiago, Chile, ready to seek out the continent’s best, weirdest, and wildest adventures, and to chase the elusive jaguar. In just the first six months, Allison is bitten by a puma (several times), knocked on his head by a bad empanada, and surrounded by piranhas while rafting down a Bolivian river—all because of his unusual fear of refrigerators and of staying in any one place for too long.
Ever the gifted storyteller and cultural observer, Allison makes many observations about life in humid climes, the nature of nomadism, and exactly what it is like to be nearly blasted off a mountain by the famous Patagonia wind. Allison’s self-deprecating humor is as delightful as his crazy stunts, and his love for animals—even when they bite—is infectious.
Sixteen years later, he makes his way to Santiago, Chile, ready to seek out the continent’s best, weirdest, and wildest adventures, and to chase the elusive jaguar. In just the first six months, Allison is bitten by a puma (several times), knocked on his head by a bad empanada, and surrounded by piranhas while rafting down a Bolivian river—all because of his unusual fear of refrigerators and of staying in any one place for too long.
Ever the gifted storyteller and cultural observer, Allison makes many observations about life in humid climes, the nature of nomadism, and exactly what it is like to be nearly blasted off a mountain by the famous Patagonia wind. Allison’s self-deprecating humor is as delightful as his crazy stunts, and his love for animals—even when they bite—is infectious.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Peter Allison
25 books117 followersPeter Allison is an Australian writer whose books have focused on his time as an African safari guide, as well as his time in South America. He grew up in Sydney. At the age of 16 won a scholarship to study in Japan. At 19 he travelled to Africa and became a guide for the Classic Safari Company.
He currently lives in Cape Town with his wife Pru, and their pet dog Mombo, where he works for Wilderness Safaris.
He currently lives in Cape Town with his wife Pru, and their pet dog Mombo, where he works for Wilderness Safaris.
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April 5, 2019
Animals are something that all children have profound interest in, but like many things, that interest often fades or specializes as a person ages. This was not the case with Peter Allison.
Allison flipped a coin some twenty years ago to decide between Africa and South America. He worked for six years as a safari guide in Africa, but when he grew bored of that, he took the other path to South America.
The title comes from Allison's first experience in South America, at the Inti Wara Yassi wildlife rehabilitation center in Bolivia. Allison tells of his experiences running with Roy, a puma who had to be raised in captivity because his mother had been killed by poachers. In the first few chapters, I found myself agreeing with what many other reviewers have said -- Allison is funny. Not many people could tell the story of daily runs with and bites from a puma with such passion. Right away, Allison creates a connection from the reader to himself, and from the reader to the animals he loves.
I love learning about Latino culture, so Allison's story offered a very interesting view on that that I'd never really looked at before. There was so much entwined in the story about locals and the stories and legends they told about their animals. Another one of my favorite parts was near the end of the book, when Allison spends a few weeks with the Huaorani people in extreme isolation from the outside world. He is able to fully assimilate into the culture and not impose anything, which is impressive for a professional tourist, especially a white man.
That was another thing I loved about Allison. He just allows himself to bein the places he visits, without having to impose himself and his views onto the ways of life in these places. This is one reason I want to read his earlier books. I'd love to see if he was always this way, or if this respect was fully learned throughout his travels. Either way, I love his attitude and flexibility.
I'm very glad I found this among the freebies at my school library, although I don't think this one was originally from the library (sometimes people just drop off books). It was a very fun read, and I look forward to reading Whatever You Do, Don't Run and Don't Look Behind You!.
Allison flipped a coin some twenty years ago to decide between Africa and South America. He worked for six years as a safari guide in Africa, but when he grew bored of that, he took the other path to South America.
The title comes from Allison's first experience in South America, at the Inti Wara Yassi wildlife rehabilitation center in Bolivia. Allison tells of his experiences running with Roy, a puma who had to be raised in captivity because his mother had been killed by poachers. In the first few chapters, I found myself agreeing with what many other reviewers have said -- Allison is funny. Not many people could tell the story of daily runs with and bites from a puma with such passion. Right away, Allison creates a connection from the reader to himself, and from the reader to the animals he loves.
I love learning about Latino culture, so Allison's story offered a very interesting view on that that I'd never really looked at before. There was so much entwined in the story about locals and the stories and legends they told about their animals. Another one of my favorite parts was near the end of the book, when Allison spends a few weeks with the Huaorani people in extreme isolation from the outside world. He is able to fully assimilate into the culture and not impose anything, which is impressive for a professional tourist, especially a white man.
That was another thing I loved about Allison. He just allows himself to bein the places he visits, without having to impose himself and his views onto the ways of life in these places. This is one reason I want to read his earlier books. I'd love to see if he was always this way, or if this respect was fully learned throughout his travels. Either way, I love his attitude and flexibility.
I'm very glad I found this among the freebies at my school library, although I don't think this one was originally from the library (sometimes people just drop off books). It was a very fun read, and I look forward to reading Whatever You Do, Don't Run and Don't Look Behind You!.
December 23, 2013
I LOVED Peter's other books, but felt this just did not compare. I had been dying to read this for a year or so, and was so excited to finally buy it...but it just did not evoke a sense of place or exploration like his other books do.
I struggled though it in the hope that it would improve - it didn't.
It might be because he is focussed on rehabilitated animals in captivity opposed to narrating his encounters with wild animals in Africa.. but it just did not deliver for me :( After reading his other books I was ready to consider a career change to become an African Safari ranger...after reading this, I was quite content to return to my desk job :(
I look to authors like Peter to provide escapism and inspiration - this just did not deliver :(
I struggled though it in the hope that it would improve - it didn't.
It might be because he is focussed on rehabilitated animals in captivity opposed to narrating his encounters with wild animals in Africa.. but it just did not deliver for me :( After reading his other books I was ready to consider a career change to become an African Safari ranger...after reading this, I was quite content to return to my desk job :(
I look to authors like Peter to provide escapism and inspiration - this just did not deliver :(
March 16, 2012
I was really looking forward to this book as I loved Allison's other two books. If I were to rate the first couple of chapters it would have been a 5 star book. Those chapters were funny and contained an animal. The middle part of the book was OK, the end I just wanted to be done. This is not necessarily a reflection on the book I am sure some people will love it but it was just not interesting for me. I also felt like he was preaching a little too much - I got it the first time around - he is an atheist who doesn't like oil companies or missionaries. He was telling writing about happy the people are being free living in nature in their tribes and yet I have read some works from converted people in that area and they have a very different story. They are thankful that the missionaries came as they don't have as many wars with other tribes, their boys actually live longer than teenagers etc.
Aside from that I just felt that the stories were lacking what I loved about them before. Maybe Peter Allison is just growing up and with maturity he is starting to think deeper thoughts and want different things out of life. I wish I was better at writing myself so I could get my point across in this review. I read this book to hear stories about animals, to laugh a lot and maybe shed a tear. It happened at the beginning but not for the other 2/3rds of the story.
Aside from that I just felt that the stories were lacking what I loved about them before. Maybe Peter Allison is just growing up and with maturity he is starting to think deeper thoughts and want different things out of life. I wish I was better at writing myself so I could get my point across in this review. I read this book to hear stories about animals, to laugh a lot and maybe shed a tear. It happened at the beginning but not for the other 2/3rds of the story.
September 9, 2021
This is the 2nd brief Peter Allison book I've read (the other Whatever You Do Don't Run). Peter is a wildlife guide, mostly in Botswana (the first book), but this one covers his travels ALL OVER South America, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the preternaturally elusive jaguar. Peter's books are quick reads; what I call junk food for my brain. I read these books to alleviate stress or if I'm reading something heavy like The Rise to Power of MBS.
Puma isn't as funny. Run wasn't all that funny either. Peter is a self-deprecating Aussie, it's pleasant. He details her personal life (he falls for a woman he meets during his travels) & that's rather amusing. His nickname for her, well let's just say: she's a good natured woman. LOL!
Peter takes ALL kinds of transportation, which is what makes the journey so interesting! Helicopters, cars, buses, boats down the river, hiking... and he's fairly fearless; he goes where tourists never go & has interesting insight into the local people he meets.
Much of this book involves Peter being guided by indigenous people, I found this the most interesting because Peter is not only very respectful of their traditions, but he's able to fit in with the locals and experience their culture in way most western tourists cannot.
If you want some light, easy reading... but this is nowhere near my favorite Redmon O'Hanlon's screamingly funny writing.
Puma isn't as funny. Run wasn't all that funny either. Peter is a self-deprecating Aussie, it's pleasant. He details her personal life (he falls for a woman he meets during his travels) & that's rather amusing. His nickname for her, well let's just say: she's a good natured woman. LOL!
Peter takes ALL kinds of transportation, which is what makes the journey so interesting! Helicopters, cars, buses, boats down the river, hiking... and he's fairly fearless; he goes where tourists never go & has interesting insight into the local people he meets.
Much of this book involves Peter being guided by indigenous people, I found this the most interesting because Peter is not only very respectful of their traditions, but he's able to fit in with the locals and experience their culture in way most western tourists cannot.
If you want some light, easy reading... but this is nowhere near my favorite Redmon O'Hanlon's screamingly funny writing.
July 12, 2021
This is my third book by Peter Allison, and even tough I did not enjoy it as much as the previous african adventures, it was still a great book. I think it's me that likes Africa better than South America.
He has very diversified interests where wildlife is concerned, which means we get a broad aproach to the south american animals. He is also a good observant of his surroundings, local traditions, and I think he might engage well in conversation with his travel companions, which provides good material for his books.
All in all a great book!
He has very diversified interests where wildlife is concerned, which means we get a broad aproach to the south american animals. He is also a good observant of his surroundings, local traditions, and I think he might engage well in conversation with his travel companions, which provides good material for his books.
All in all a great book!
November 20, 2016
Wonderful book by Peter Allison about his time spent in South America searching for a wild jaguar.
Interesting, entertaining, and funny.
Highly recommended.
Interesting, entertaining, and funny.
Highly recommended.
September 23, 2016
While this is a tolerable read, I expected so much more from the author.
I adored Allison's first book, Whatever you do, don't run but this was an average read. His first book was told in a series of short stories, this book was one complete travel story. I laughed so many times in his first book, but I didn't even have a chuckle in this book. Most dissapointing of all, there was a marked decrease in wildlife in this book, he instead focusses on culture and landscapes.
To be fair, when there were animals included in the book, Allison did a great job of including them in the story. This was the case at the start when Allison tells his tale of working as a volunteer at a wildlife refuge where he took a puma for daily walks. Allison is great at telling stories about animals. One of his greatest assets is his excellent characterisation of the animals, a device which helps him convey the importance of wildlife protection.
I have seen that Allison is capable of writing much better than what he has in this book, so I finished the book on a dissapointed note.
I adored Allison's first book, Whatever you do, don't run but this was an average read. His first book was told in a series of short stories, this book was one complete travel story. I laughed so many times in his first book, but I didn't even have a chuckle in this book. Most dissapointing of all, there was a marked decrease in wildlife in this book, he instead focusses on culture and landscapes.
To be fair, when there were animals included in the book, Allison did a great job of including them in the story. This was the case at the start when Allison tells his tale of working as a volunteer at a wildlife refuge where he took a puma for daily walks. Allison is great at telling stories about animals. One of his greatest assets is his excellent characterisation of the animals, a device which helps him convey the importance of wildlife protection.
I have seen that Allison is capable of writing much better than what he has in this book, so I finished the book on a dissapointed note.
March 31, 2012
Ever since I read my first Peter Allison book in April of last year I've been waiting eagerly to read his newest book of adventures! Unfortunately I was on the waiting list for the library since the book's release date but at least I was the first one to read the copy I got last week (Which I finished in a few hours mind you).
This one was just as funny and entertaining as I had hoped it would be though you can tell that Peter went at his journey across South America a little older and a little wiser. I say older because he frequently refers to himself as that. But despite being a little older he held up a lot better than I would have if I had been the one traveling so much.
Of course, for me the best part of the book was that he still managed to get himself into loads of hilarious and dangerous positions. My favourite part of the book is when he talks about meeting Roy, a puma that he was to "walk" every day for about a month. Now while these large cats are considerably smaller than the lions in Africa they're still stronger than any man. They're bodies are all muscle despite their delecate appearence and Peter sure got to experiance the power that Roy had first hand as he was often the one that was getting bitten by, jumped on and dragged along through the rainforest by Roy.
Peter Allison's tales in this book are sure to delight any fan of his works, he's snarky and hilarious in a way that only he could be. His experiences are wonderful to read about and I'm glad he decided to write a third book based on his adventures in South America, the country that lost the coin toss when he was 19 years old and wanting to take a year off. Instead he went to Africa and became a safari guide, later he returned to Australia and finally he was able to see what life could have been like had the coin fallen on the opposite side all those years ago. If you enjoy travel memoirs and that will have you laughing out loud at the author's antics this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! I can't wait to see what he writes next!
This one was just as funny and entertaining as I had hoped it would be though you can tell that Peter went at his journey across South America a little older and a little wiser. I say older because he frequently refers to himself as that. But despite being a little older he held up a lot better than I would have if I had been the one traveling so much.
Of course, for me the best part of the book was that he still managed to get himself into loads of hilarious and dangerous positions. My favourite part of the book is when he talks about meeting Roy, a puma that he was to "walk" every day for about a month. Now while these large cats are considerably smaller than the lions in Africa they're still stronger than any man. They're bodies are all muscle despite their delecate appearence and Peter sure got to experiance the power that Roy had first hand as he was often the one that was getting bitten by, jumped on and dragged along through the rainforest by Roy.
Peter Allison's tales in this book are sure to delight any fan of his works, he's snarky and hilarious in a way that only he could be. His experiences are wonderful to read about and I'm glad he decided to write a third book based on his adventures in South America, the country that lost the coin toss when he was 19 years old and wanting to take a year off. Instead he went to Africa and became a safari guide, later he returned to Australia and finally he was able to see what life could have been like had the coin fallen on the opposite side all those years ago. If you enjoy travel memoirs and that will have you laughing out loud at the author's antics this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! I can't wait to see what he writes next!
April 24, 2020
Australian Peter Allison flipped a coin at 19 to determine going to Africa or South America. Africa won the toss. After 8 years in Africa and a similar number back in Australia he decides it is time to do South America. This book covers the 18 months he spends there. He commits a month to a conservation area in Bolivia and his job is to walk the puma, who likes to bite knees. This story is funny but not fun! Much of the rest of the time he travels, mostly to see animals and at one point to stay with an indigenous tribe for 3 weeks. It was interesting but nothing that I would be remotely interested in doing; just not that adventurous.
March 10, 2012
Peter Allisons books are so easy to read I just wish they were longer! In his usual style this book is both informative and hilarious. Inti Wara Yassi sounds amazing and i would like to go and walk a puma myself
May 22, 2012
I started reading this around 1pm after picking it up from the library. I finished it by 11:30pm. Nice book for an armchair traveller to take you around South America. Starts in Bolivia, moves into Chile briefly, back to Bolivia, then ends the last half of the book in various parts of Ecuador.
March 23, 2021
Years back I enjoyed Allison's first memoir about being an African safari guide so was a bit excited when this book popped up browsing the shelves.
Allison returned to Australia after his years in Africa, "settled down" and subsequently felt stuck and restless. In his mid-thirties (not quite so old as he sometimes comments on) his relationship ends, he sells up and heads out to South America for an extended ramble. His stories are still self-deprecating, well-paced, optimistic and full of love of nature and animals. From what I recall his first book was more enjoyable, but in all fairness years of stories can be combined better than 18 months of budget vacationing.
The title refers to time spent at Parque Machia, a wildlife reserve in Bolivia. These were some of the best stories I think. Allison then traveled as a tourist to Patagonia and back up to Bolivia. Those stories were also interesting from his perspective as a guide. The book finished with an extended stay in Ecuador with the Huaorani in Yasuni National Park. This portion fell flat for me. I got the feeling Allison just needed to fill up on some stories to make a book. There were descriptions which felt glossed over or situations unmentioned... it felt more edited. The chapter where he auditioned for a TV nature show was also edited, I'm sure for legal reasons. Nothing bad, just not as animal-centered as his first chapters. I also can't help but wonder why he didn't visit the Amazon. If you're coming from Australia for more than a year, even if your friends are based in Chile, how do you skip Brazil entirely?
The book was worth borrowing from the library for the first half alone, but if there are any stories that don't capture the imagination skip them.
Allison returned to Australia after his years in Africa, "settled down" and subsequently felt stuck and restless. In his mid-thirties (not quite so old as he sometimes comments on) his relationship ends, he sells up and heads out to South America for an extended ramble. His stories are still self-deprecating, well-paced, optimistic and full of love of nature and animals. From what I recall his first book was more enjoyable, but in all fairness years of stories can be combined better than 18 months of budget vacationing.
The title refers to time spent at Parque Machia, a wildlife reserve in Bolivia. These were some of the best stories I think. Allison then traveled as a tourist to Patagonia and back up to Bolivia. Those stories were also interesting from his perspective as a guide. The book finished with an extended stay in Ecuador with the Huaorani in Yasuni National Park. This portion fell flat for me. I got the feeling Allison just needed to fill up on some stories to make a book. There were descriptions which felt glossed over or situations unmentioned... it felt more edited. The chapter where he auditioned for a TV nature show was also edited, I'm sure for legal reasons. Nothing bad, just not as animal-centered as his first chapters. I also can't help but wonder why he didn't visit the Amazon. If you're coming from Australia for more than a year, even if your friends are based in Chile, how do you skip Brazil entirely?
The book was worth borrowing from the library for the first half alone, but if there are any stories that don't capture the imagination skip them.
November 6, 2019
A total hoot!
I absolutely loved Peter Allison's experiences with Puma walking. Rather Puma -running because obviously the puma in question was not a docile canine at the end of a leash. The book also features his adventures with the Huaorani tribe and living the way the tribe does.
Aside from the humour there's so much to learn about nature from this book (especially if you keep googling each encountered animal). There's the adorably cute (cos of eyelashes, which are actually horns) yet deadly eyelash viper, the caiman crocodilians, a variety of birds, deadly fish and more.
Perhaps Allison's book on his African safari days is slightly better, this one offers a lot of diverse experiences too.
I absolutely loved Peter Allison's experiences with Puma walking. Rather Puma -running because obviously the puma in question was not a docile canine at the end of a leash. The book also features his adventures with the Huaorani tribe and living the way the tribe does.
Aside from the humour there's so much to learn about nature from this book (especially if you keep googling each encountered animal). There's the adorably cute (cos of eyelashes, which are actually horns) yet deadly eyelash viper, the caiman crocodilians, a variety of birds, deadly fish and more.
Perhaps Allison's book on his African safari days is slightly better, this one offers a lot of diverse experiences too.
February 25, 2019
So when I first looked at this title I really thought it said "How to Walk Like a Puma" and I was really intrigued. Then I picked up the physical book, re-read the title, and was even more interested. Honestly, how often do you read about somebody walking a puma???
I read Mr Allison's "Whatever you do, don't run" first, and fell in love with both his style and his story. It made me want to go to the Okavango delta and go on safari and bird-watch. This book did the same thing for me, but with South America. I feel like I need to start making a list of places he's gone and things I want to check out. Guess it's a perfect time to plan my bouquet list!
I read Mr Allison's "Whatever you do, don't run" first, and fell in love with both his style and his story. It made me want to go to the Okavango delta and go on safari and bird-watch. This book did the same thing for me, but with South America. I feel like I need to start making a list of places he's gone and things I want to check out. Guess it's a perfect time to plan my bouquet list!
February 26, 2022
I use to read a lot of travel books years ago but not as many these days. When I do dip into them, it’s because they have a humorous element to them. This one does and it’s the aspect of the book I enjoy the most.
The story of the sticks thrower enraged me almost as much as it did the author and for what it’s worth, this 5’4” middle aged woman would have reacted the same way as him.
There were some excruciating parts (food poisoning), some scary stuff (getting lost in the rainforest at night), some sobering bits (the plight of native tribes) and some hilarity ( a lot of stuff).
It doesn’t seem like the author has written any other books since this one? That’s a pity.
The story of the sticks thrower enraged me almost as much as it did the author and for what it’s worth, this 5’4” middle aged woman would have reacted the same way as him.
There were some excruciating parts (food poisoning), some scary stuff (getting lost in the rainforest at night), some sobering bits (the plight of native tribes) and some hilarity ( a lot of stuff).
It doesn’t seem like the author has written any other books since this one? That’s a pity.
July 26, 2023
Hilarious, Moving Inspirational
When you open one of Peter’s books for the first time you’ll sense him reaching out to shake your hand. You’ll take it, that’s only normal courtesy. But within a few pages you’ll find him dragging you inexorably into his world of vivid color, dry humor, and a quiet but insistent whisper, “Save Mona.”
I find myself feeling an old itch to save wildlife and focus my efforts on conservation. How I’ll go from where I am to where I want to be I don’t know, but I can’t just read about it, I’ve got to go live it.
One day I’ll join Peter on one of his safari’s and encourage him to become the next Steve Irwin (if he isn’t already).
When you open one of Peter’s books for the first time you’ll sense him reaching out to shake your hand. You’ll take it, that’s only normal courtesy. But within a few pages you’ll find him dragging you inexorably into his world of vivid color, dry humor, and a quiet but insistent whisper, “Save Mona.”
I find myself feeling an old itch to save wildlife and focus my efforts on conservation. How I’ll go from where I am to where I want to be I don’t know, but I can’t just read about it, I’ve got to go live it.
One day I’ll join Peter on one of his safari’s and encourage him to become the next Steve Irwin (if he isn’t already).
February 5, 2019
I'm a little bit bummed by this. I read another book by Peter Allison a few years ago and it was amazing. Hilarious, charming, captivating, loved every minute of it. This one...meh. The beginning sections about his experiences working with a puma named Roy were very reminiscent of that first book and I enjoyed it. But from there it went downhill for me. It became more a study of geography and people than recounts of stories about animals and adventures. I'll still read the others but this one just wasn't quite it for me.
March 15, 2018
This is a different style to his other book I have read, it's more of a straight travel adventure than picking out the best of his African safari guide experiences. He's a bit older but loves animals just the same & that's what I relate to. I get excited seeing anything & so does he. I would recommend his earlier books first & in the acknowledgements he thanks Peter Fitzsimmons, who makes more money than him, thus proving that money does not correlate to talent.
January 14, 2022
After his years as an African wildlife guide, the author visits South America. Perhaps the best piece was his adventures walking a puma called Roy while he volunteered at Parque Machia in Bolivia. Walking a puma involves being tied to the puma which in actuality runs for much of the distance, dragging the attendee along. Also a section on living with the remote Huaorani people.
Light and humourous.
Light and humourous.
January 9, 2023
A fun travelogue of places, animals, and experiences. Learning about the indigenous people of Columbia (Ecuador?) was really interesting, too. I would love to some day visit Inti Wara Yassi, the Bolivian NGO that protects wildlife rescued from illegal trafficking--the place where the author volunteered for the job of puma (Roy) exerciser.
I enjoy the author's wit and willingness to admit his own foibles. I look forward to reading more of his books.
I enjoy the author's wit and willingness to admit his own foibles. I look forward to reading more of his books.
March 10, 2017
I enjoyed this book SO much. The adventures into the jungles of South America were both hair-raising and funny. Peter Allison made me feel like I was there with him. His anecdotes made me laugh. He had nicknames for some of the people he met, and the language barriers made for some rather funny moments.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
March 22, 2024
While I love Africa and don’t feel the same pull towards South America, I liked Peter Allison’s books about Africa but looooved this one! He seems not to take himself too seriously and is incredibly funny. Still, there was a subtle note of searching your place in life, wich felt authentic. I hope he found it and is happy.
June 22, 2018
Interesting
As the third book, I found it interesting still but not as entertaining and funny as the first two. That said, the last few chapters are by far the best as the chapters in the middle do not say much. Overall a decent read.
As the third book, I found it interesting still but not as entertaining and funny as the first two. That said, the last few chapters are by far the best as the chapters in the middle do not say much. Overall a decent read.
March 19, 2020
When I first started reading the book I thought that maybe I should have stopped after reading Peter Allison's first two books, but as I continued I became more and more interested in the story and finding out what Peter was going to do next. I'm now waiting for his next book.
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July 30, 2020Great book
I enjoyed this book just as much as his other two books. The jungle and the life of everyone was really wonderful to read about. I hope there will be some more books in the future.
I enjoyed this book just as much as his other two books. The jungle and the life of everyone was really wonderful to read about. I hope there will be some more books in the future.
February 21, 2018
Oh my word!! Pure joy. Warning: do not read in public as you will have belly laughs.
June 20, 2018
I love his self-deprecating humor.
June 27, 2020
Really a 3.5
July 9, 2020
Not as good
Liked whatever you do don't run better. It was funny entertaining and I learned about the animals. This was a weak attempt at funny and just not very interesting.
Liked whatever you do don't run better. It was funny entertaining and I learned about the animals. This was a weak attempt at funny and just not very interesting.
July 15, 2020
Not particularly funny, nor as good as the first two but it is definitely interesting to read about South America, especially the last bit and the first part for that matter.
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