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Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk.
Was quitting work and leaving the country the right move? Join husband and wife, Jason and Cherry, and find out as they test the waters of living abroad. New experiences lead to fun and mishap during their months long stay in culturally vibrant Oaxaca, Mexico.
Koivu's relaxed journaling style combines information with humor, creating a book that reads like a letter from a friend, while his lack of foreign language skills adds a touch of humor he had no intention of including.
Koivu's relaxed journaling style combines information with humor, creating a book that reads like a letter from a friend, while his lack of foreign language skills adds a touch of humor he had no intention of including.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2014
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Jason R. Koivu
7 books1,409 followersJason R. Koivu was born and raised in New England, where bedtime stories gave him a love of books. He went on to study journalism and literature at Fitchburg State College, wrote screenplays in Los Angeles, and eventually found his niche in the fantasy genre, returning to the stories of his youth.
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September 11, 2014
Remember you were in college and one of your friends was in a band that you were afraid sucked so you avoided seeing them at all cost? That's how it is when one of your Goodreads chums writes a book. However, my fears were unfounded. Not only is Jason Koivu a funny guy and gentle lover, he's actually a darn good writer.
Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk is a travel journal about Jason and his wife living like entitled college kids in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a month and a half. Supposedly, they are there to work, but it seems like they're living the high life to me. Aside from an unfortunate bout of the grizzly shits, Jason makes it sound like an amazing place to visit.
Normally, I find travel books as uninteresting as listening to someone describing a dream they had but Jason Koivu, Esquire, has a way with words, as smooth as a Tequila shot first thing in the morning. I had no trouble staying engaged while he described Mexican plumbing, hunting for a laundromat, and sharing the travel tip of throwing away your clothes before returning home. I found myself getting sad along with him as the Koivu clan's time in Mexico ran out.
Four out of five stars. I'm deducting points since they didn't eat any roasted grasshoppers or attend a donkey show on the trip.
Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk is a travel journal about Jason and his wife living like entitled college kids in Oaxaca, Mexico, for a month and a half. Supposedly, they are there to work, but it seems like they're living the high life to me. Aside from an unfortunate bout of the grizzly shits, Jason makes it sound like an amazing place to visit.
Normally, I find travel books as uninteresting as listening to someone describing a dream they had but Jason Koivu, Esquire, has a way with words, as smooth as a Tequila shot first thing in the morning. I had no trouble staying engaged while he described Mexican plumbing, hunting for a laundromat, and sharing the travel tip of throwing away your clothes before returning home. I found myself getting sad along with him as the Koivu clan's time in Mexico ran out.
Four out of five stars. I'm deducting points since they didn't eat any roasted grasshoppers or attend a donkey show on the trip.
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September 11, 2014Oh no... not another book by this guy. And as if he couldn't be more self-centered, it's an autobiographical travel journal?
Let me guess, it's "a quirky, humor-based piece that transports travelers to an exotic locale". Ugh, so sick of those. It includes photos...yeah, probably because he can barely write! To be fair, it's got a few things going for it, such as it's free, it's short and you can download it straight from its Goodreads page.
Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk. might be 5-stars-good, but I'm sure as shit not reading it...again.
Let me guess, it's "a quirky, humor-based piece that transports travelers to an exotic locale". Ugh, so sick of those. It includes photos...yeah, probably because he can barely write! To be fair, it's got a few things going for it, such as it's free, it's short and you can download it straight from its Goodreads page.
Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk. might be 5-stars-good, but I'm sure as shit not reading it...again.
February 14, 2019
When I saw this little book I had to buy it, and I am glad that I did. Jason Koivu and his wife lived in Oaxaca for over a month and shares his travel journal with us. You will learn about all the festivities there, and you will learn that it has the best restaurants. What a great read if you are going to Oaxaca.
Malcolm Lowry, who wrote "Under the Volcano" spent time living in Oaxaca. And then I learned that he was actually kicked out of Mexico. Who knows what he was doing in his drunkenness that got him kicked out? But Jason, the author of this book, does not get kicked out, and that is what I wanted to take note of.
My friend Julie and I went to Oaxaca in 1984. We drove a little VW all the way from Merida, and after 6 days we decided to go to Vera Cruz. She and I had taken three trips to Mexico via VWs. Oaxaca had the best food just as Jason has said. I can't say that I had ever had better meals in our travels around Mexico.
I often think about a little restaurant that we found not far from the zocalo. The menu was on a long narrow piece of paper, and each night when we went there we ordered something on down the list. Vera Cruz was horrible; I wish we had stayed in Oaxaca to eat there every night for another week.
I loved the hotel where we stayed, La Pasada. Of course El Presidente was better, but much more costly and far from town or so it seemed.
I don't recall all the festivals, the church bells or the fireworks that Jason was talking about. But I do recall going with a friend in San Antonio to her town and school in Celaya, Mexico, and every day you heard the church bells and fireworks. Not a pretty town, nothing as great as Oaxaca. I think all cites in America should have church bells, fireworks, and that roosters should roam the streets like they do in Key West, and that they should be allowed even in restaurants, along with cats and dogs, just like Key West. Wouldn't that be fun?
And I can go on and on with my own travel journal on Oaxaca, but that wouldn't be fair to Jason. So I will leave it here: Oaxaca is an old colonial town, better than most cities I have been to in Mexico, Weaver's village nearby has the best rugs, and if you decide to go to Oaxaca take Jason's book along with you.
P.S. If you find that little restaurant ship me some of its food.
Saturday Market in Oaxaca
Malcolm Lowry, who wrote "Under the Volcano" spent time living in Oaxaca. And then I learned that he was actually kicked out of Mexico. Who knows what he was doing in his drunkenness that got him kicked out? But Jason, the author of this book, does not get kicked out, and that is what I wanted to take note of.
My friend Julie and I went to Oaxaca in 1984. We drove a little VW all the way from Merida, and after 6 days we decided to go to Vera Cruz. She and I had taken three trips to Mexico via VWs. Oaxaca had the best food just as Jason has said. I can't say that I had ever had better meals in our travels around Mexico.
I often think about a little restaurant that we found not far from the zocalo. The menu was on a long narrow piece of paper, and each night when we went there we ordered something on down the list. Vera Cruz was horrible; I wish we had stayed in Oaxaca to eat there every night for another week.
I loved the hotel where we stayed, La Pasada. Of course El Presidente was better, but much more costly and far from town or so it seemed.
I don't recall all the festivals, the church bells or the fireworks that Jason was talking about. But I do recall going with a friend in San Antonio to her town and school in Celaya, Mexico, and every day you heard the church bells and fireworks. Not a pretty town, nothing as great as Oaxaca. I think all cites in America should have church bells, fireworks, and that roosters should roam the streets like they do in Key West, and that they should be allowed even in restaurants, along with cats and dogs, just like Key West. Wouldn't that be fun?
And I can go on and on with my own travel journal on Oaxaca, but that wouldn't be fair to Jason. So I will leave it here: Oaxaca is an old colonial town, better than most cities I have been to in Mexico, Weaver's village nearby has the best rugs, and if you decide to go to Oaxaca take Jason's book along with you.
P.S. If you find that little restaurant ship me some of its food.
Saturday Market in Oaxaca
January 31, 2015
If all travel guides were this fun I might get off my ass and go somewhere.
I can't even say Oaxaca and I want to go there. I will however skip the underwear advice. I know have the picture of Jason Koivu's random underwear circling the globe as we speak.
This really was a fun read. Imagine your best kinda clueless friend writing you from a trip. That's this book...and it's a good thing.
I can't even say Oaxaca and I want to go there. I will however skip the underwear advice. I know have the picture of Jason Koivu's random underwear circling the globe as we speak.
This really was a fun read. Imagine your best kinda clueless friend writing you from a trip. That's this book...and it's a good thing.
October 17, 2016
"If we hadn't checked Margie's website: Oaxacacalendar.com, pretty much on a daily basis, we would've missed that Mozart choral concert at the church, the children's
Guelaguetza up at the Auditorio, the Dance of the Plumes at the Tony Danzig Plaza,
and the Easter celebrations happening not only in Oaxaca, but also in the
surrounding villages".
Jason and his wife, Cherry, spent 47 days together in Oaxaca. This slim journal type ebook for 99 cents is really 'good'.... filled will personality, laughs, warmth, and authenticity at the same time.
First off -- The book cover is awesome!!! Don't you want to keep looking at it?/!!! I do!!
Before I get to a few funnies... I learned a few really cool interesting things...
For example, "Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It's not even celebrated in a big, drunken orgy all over Mexico like it is in the states".
"It's a holiday in Puebla, the town we are Mexicans fight off French forces, at least temporarily, back in 1862. Today in Oaxaca they might have held a parade, shot off some fireworks, or hoisted a drink in honor of this day, but who the hell can tell the difference between that and a normal day here?"
Funny - but not really - but funny the way Jason shares. .... Things started out rocky for Jason his first couple of days after he and Cherry arrive in Oaxaca, Mexico. After enjoying some delicious tacos with fiery hot sauce, his stomach burst into flames.
"This morning my ass turned into a geyser and I stayed tied to the toilet for the day".
Lots of cool experiences Jason and Cherry had from just walking around the streets taking in the sights - seeing the many vendors selling things from toys to cigarettes, to clothes, to foods. Trying to find a laundromat was a little adventure in itself.
There is a thing called "Good Samaritan Day" in Oaxaca....car shows, weddings, street performers, clowns, etc. "A Marionette skeleton playing the piano to a loungy "Beat It", was a favorite for both Jason and Cherry. I wouldn't have mind seeing that one myself.
A rundown city with its own charm, Oaxacans with their National pride, Indio beer, quesadillas filled with refried beans, cheese and meat, macho movie nights, even a moment of joy of slipping back back into a little American-ness when they shopped at a Walmart. Marinara sauce and pre-roasted chicken felt like their comfort-"FANTASTIC" food!
Coffee was good everywhere!
Good fun, great humor from the author- but not in a slapstick way. I'd hate that.
I actually felt rather moved by he and his wife. I think it's very inspiring when couples take these types of trips together. Add the fact that they spoke almost zero Spanish- they really stepped out of their comfort zone.
Very cool read!
Guelaguetza up at the Auditorio, the Dance of the Plumes at the Tony Danzig Plaza,
and the Easter celebrations happening not only in Oaxaca, but also in the
surrounding villages".
Jason and his wife, Cherry, spent 47 days together in Oaxaca. This slim journal type ebook for 99 cents is really 'good'.... filled will personality, laughs, warmth, and authenticity at the same time.
First off -- The book cover is awesome!!! Don't you want to keep looking at it?/!!! I do!!
Before I get to a few funnies... I learned a few really cool interesting things...
For example, "Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. It's not even celebrated in a big, drunken orgy all over Mexico like it is in the states".
"It's a holiday in Puebla, the town we are Mexicans fight off French forces, at least temporarily, back in 1862. Today in Oaxaca they might have held a parade, shot off some fireworks, or hoisted a drink in honor of this day, but who the hell can tell the difference between that and a normal day here?"
Funny - but not really - but funny the way Jason shares. .... Things started out rocky for Jason his first couple of days after he and Cherry arrive in Oaxaca, Mexico. After enjoying some delicious tacos with fiery hot sauce, his stomach burst into flames.
"This morning my ass turned into a geyser and I stayed tied to the toilet for the day".
Lots of cool experiences Jason and Cherry had from just walking around the streets taking in the sights - seeing the many vendors selling things from toys to cigarettes, to clothes, to foods. Trying to find a laundromat was a little adventure in itself.
There is a thing called "Good Samaritan Day" in Oaxaca....car shows, weddings, street performers, clowns, etc. "A Marionette skeleton playing the piano to a loungy "Beat It", was a favorite for both Jason and Cherry. I wouldn't have mind seeing that one myself.
A rundown city with its own charm, Oaxacans with their National pride, Indio beer, quesadillas filled with refried beans, cheese and meat, macho movie nights, even a moment of joy of slipping back back into a little American-ness when they shopped at a Walmart. Marinara sauce and pre-roasted chicken felt like their comfort-"FANTASTIC" food!
Coffee was good everywhere!
Good fun, great humor from the author- but not in a slapstick way. I'd hate that.
I actually felt rather moved by he and his wife. I think it's very inspiring when couples take these types of trips together. Add the fact that they spoke almost zero Spanish- they really stepped out of their comfort zone.
Very cool read!
October 4, 2014
This fun, short diary-format travelog is like following along with a friend's updates on his travel. (Er, assuming you have friends who actually write descriptively rather than posting the occasional phrase under a facebook photo). It does what this type of travel writing should, which is to give you a general sense of the place, suggest some specific things you might see or do there, and leave you want to take a trip.
My only criticism is that the photos should be more numerous and, ideally, spread throughout the text. Since many of the entries take less than a full page that space would be perfect for images. Of course, you don't see me volunteering to do the formatting work for this...
My only criticism is that the photos should be more numerous and, ideally, spread throughout the text. Since many of the entries take less than a full page that space would be perfect for images. Of course, you don't see me volunteering to do the formatting work for this...
October 14, 2014
An entertaining travel diary of Koivu's extended vacation in Oaxaca.
It's written well--by which I mean the words are in approximately the correct order and he's writing above his customary sixth grade level. The diary style provided a good structure for the narrative, although I'm certain his real diary has more swear words in it (1). Koivu definitely made me laugh, so it's possible I'd even read other things by him, besides the check he sent me when I four-starred a review (2)
A few of the lines I highlighted for cracking me up:
"They're not large vehicles. They're really only meant to carry five people at most, so they pack in six."
"But we didn't leave empty-handed, no sir! In fact, we saw one of the most amazing things of all: a bug! No ordinary bug, it was about the size of a hummingbird and built like a tiny barrel with wings. It was either colored all gray or, like most everything else out here in this small desert town, so covered in dust that it just looked all grey."
"The mezcal man wasn't really paying attention to whoever he was passing the stuff out to. Like I said, I should have mentioned that yesterday. Don't know how it slipped my mind."
(1) I'm guessing there are x-rated bits too, but I really don't want to know.
(2) Kidding. He did no such thing, because I'd never be dumb enough to tell him where I lived.
April 29, 2015
I really needed this since Alice Munro was boring me to death with her "Dear Life: Stories" collection.
I knew I could count on Jason Koivu to make me laugh! And he did. :)
He's a funny guy, and watching him stumble around Oaxaca, commenting on all the crazy sights and people, struggling with and improving his Spanish, and exploring the city with his lovely wife Cherry, ... well, it cheered me right up from my Alice Munro depression.
He's so brave for spending a month in another country - especially one where he doesn't speak the language. This was like his "study abroad: Mexico."
The only single complaint I have about the whole thing is that I wanted more pictures.
Thanks for making this free, Jason Koivu! And thanks for the laughs right when I needed some cheering up. :)
Day 7 in Mexico: Still no chupacabras…
And
Last night’s sleep was interrupted by someone else’s monotonous sex.
LOL I won't spoil too much for you, but there are a lot of little gems in here that will make you laugh out loud.
I knew I could count on Jason Koivu to make me laugh! And he did. :)
He's a funny guy, and watching him stumble around Oaxaca, commenting on all the crazy sights and people, struggling with and improving his Spanish, and exploring the city with his lovely wife Cherry, ... well, it cheered me right up from my Alice Munro depression.
He's so brave for spending a month in another country - especially one where he doesn't speak the language. This was like his "study abroad: Mexico."
The only single complaint I have about the whole thing is that I wanted more pictures.
Thanks for making this free, Jason Koivu! And thanks for the laughs right when I needed some cheering up. :)
Day 7 in Mexico: Still no chupacabras…
And
Last night’s sleep was interrupted by someone else’s monotonous sex.
LOL I won't spoil too much for you, but there are a lot of little gems in here that will make you laugh out loud.
September 16, 2014
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As someone whose only venture outside of the United States was making the hop, skip, and jump from San Diego down to the vendor market in Tijuana as a small child, the idea of reading someone’s travel log has really never been my idea of a great time.
(Sidenote: You know what sounded like a super great time when I was on that vacation? A dog and pony show. What little kid doesn’t love dogs and ponies. Boy, did I spend the rest of the day internally cursing those bastards (a/k/a my family) for refusing to take me to see the show – and to do so without even giving me a proper explanation why??? Worst. Family. Ever.)
Anywho . . . I decided to give Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk a shot because (1) it was free, (2) it was written by a totally non-pushy friend who only made like one post offering it up to anyone who wanted to read it, (3) it was free, (4) said non-pushy author friend is funny, so I hoped his book would be too, and (5) it was free.
Being as I am a cheap bastard, the price was definitely spot on, but the great news is I got waaaaay more than my money’s worth. Jason is funny and has a delightful, dry, double entendre-filled wit that had me chuckling out loud on several occasions. He’s also more than a little self-deprecating, which was wonderful to see rather than the typical “asshole American” who ventures outside the good ol’ U-S-of-A thinking the rest of the world should cater to his every need. In fact, Jason is so polite that he attempts to learn various niceties like please and thank you when he travels abroad. Me? I’m going to stick to the actual important phrases like: “Where’s the toilet? I’m about to have explosive diarrhea.”
Recommended to? Well, obviously to people who enjoy traveling/reading travel journals. Also, to people like myself who don’t go anywhere but the couch, but miss the antics of Anthony Bourdain. What else are you going to do? Sit around and watch stuff like this?????
Yes, the author is a friend of mine. No, I didn’t let that influence how I wrote this review. I’m a human – not a Fiverr
As someone whose only venture outside of the United States was making the hop, skip, and jump from San Diego down to the vendor market in Tijuana as a small child, the idea of reading someone’s travel log has really never been my idea of a great time.
(Sidenote: You know what sounded like a super great time when I was on that vacation? A dog and pony show. What little kid doesn’t love dogs and ponies. Boy, did I spend the rest of the day internally cursing those bastards (a/k/a my family) for refusing to take me to see the show – and to do so without even giving me a proper explanation why??? Worst. Family. Ever.)
Anywho . . . I decided to give Go Home, Oaxaca. You're Drunk a shot because (1) it was free, (2) it was written by a totally non-pushy friend who only made like one post offering it up to anyone who wanted to read it, (3) it was free, (4) said non-pushy author friend is funny, so I hoped his book would be too, and (5) it was free.
Being as I am a cheap bastard, the price was definitely spot on, but the great news is I got waaaaay more than my money’s worth. Jason is funny and has a delightful, dry, double entendre-filled wit that had me chuckling out loud on several occasions. He’s also more than a little self-deprecating, which was wonderful to see rather than the typical “asshole American” who ventures outside the good ol’ U-S-of-A thinking the rest of the world should cater to his every need. In fact, Jason is so polite that he attempts to learn various niceties like please and thank you when he travels abroad. Me? I’m going to stick to the actual important phrases like: “Where’s the toilet? I’m about to have explosive diarrhea.”
Recommended to? Well, obviously to people who enjoy traveling/reading travel journals. Also, to people like myself who don’t go anywhere but the couch, but miss the antics of Anthony Bourdain. What else are you going to do? Sit around and watch stuff like this?????
Yes, the author is a friend of mine. No, I didn’t let that influence how I wrote this review. I’m a human – not a Fiverr
April 3, 2016
Sigh.
Another one of these tiresomely unboring travelogue things. The author like totally overuses the words "hip" and "hep" and stuff, and like totally forgets about "hop" and "hup." Not enough laborious research on the history, language, culture and other junk like that. I expected them--did I tell you he has this totally cool wife who's into photography of all things? (groan, how predictable!)--to get kidnapped by revolutionary thugs, eaten by a chupacabra or die of the plague or something, but noooo... All they do is have humorous adventures, get in odd situations with natives and ride around having fun and learning to adapt to a different culture and stuff. And he has to go and clean up the typos in the manniscript until there's like maybe half a one left--so now I have nothing to crittasize. Way to deprive me of my biggest pleasure in life, man!
I don't know if Cherry and this Jason person are ever going to learn to put together a conventional travel journal. I think they've got a lot of nerve publishing something that is actually entertaining!
Another one of these tiresomely unboring travelogue things. The author like totally overuses the words "hip" and "hep" and stuff, and like totally forgets about "hop" and "hup." Not enough laborious research on the history, language, culture and other junk like that. I expected them--did I tell you he has this totally cool wife who's into photography of all things? (groan, how predictable!)--to get kidnapped by revolutionary thugs, eaten by a chupacabra or die of the plague or something, but noooo... All they do is have humorous adventures, get in odd situations with natives and ride around having fun and learning to adapt to a different culture and stuff. And he has to go and clean up the typos in the manniscript until there's like maybe half a one left--so now I have nothing to crittasize. Way to deprive me of my biggest pleasure in life, man!
I don't know if Cherry and this Jason person are ever going to learn to put together a conventional travel journal. I think they've got a lot of nerve publishing something that is actually entertaining!
September 16, 2014
Very entertaining, and true to the experience of spending time in Mexico. Would have liked seeing more pictures.
September 14, 2014
Well I'll be darned. My intro to the author somehow came by way of his review about boobs so color me surprised and delighted at the voyeuristic chance to tag along with him and the Mrs. on their adventures in food and explosives. For free!
Thank you btw
What made me happy was that there was no attempt at being pretentious or philosophical. No "Oaxaca will change your life. You will give up your worldly possessions, denounce your citizenship and reach enlightenment". Instead you get what you would have been happy to pay for but didnt even have to: "This is where we went and this is what we saw/did/ate/bumped our heads on."
It's funny, engaging and life vicarious. If you've ever wished to know what it's like to be a giant in a gulliver tale of food and drunken Jesus festivals this ones for you!
3.75 stars
Thank you btw
What made me happy was that there was no attempt at being pretentious or philosophical. No "Oaxaca will change your life. You will give up your worldly possessions, denounce your citizenship and reach enlightenment". Instead you get what you would have been happy to pay for but didnt even have to: "This is where we went and this is what we saw/did/ate/bumped our heads on."
It's funny, engaging and life vicarious. If you've ever wished to know what it's like to be a giant in a gulliver tale of food and drunken Jesus festivals this ones for you!
3.75 stars
October 20, 2014
Funny, high-riding diary of a trip through Oaxaca. It must be an enchanting place.
April 13, 2015
A short diary entry book covering three months in Oaxaca, southern Mexico.
An amusing read, which makes me now believe your typical week in Mexico is simply a couple of recovery days either side of fiestas, with fireworks, a brass band and a parade occurring 2-3 times.
This is sort of like several installments of a long letter from a friend travelling who sobered up every three or five days to write a proof of life statement - before the days of the internet. The internet seems to have killed this type of writing with inane blogs. It used to take more commitment, which improved the quality.
OK it could have been fleshed out a bit more, but the author was apparently working on a novel at the same time.
An amusing read, which makes me now believe your typical week in Mexico is simply a couple of recovery days either side of fiestas, with fireworks, a brass band and a parade occurring 2-3 times.
This is sort of like several installments of a long letter from a friend travelling who sobered up every three or five days to write a proof of life statement - before the days of the internet. The internet seems to have killed this type of writing with inane blogs. It used to take more commitment, which improved the quality.
OK it could have been fleshed out a bit more, but the author was apparently working on a novel at the same time.
August 9, 2016
Short, candid travelogue, with some nice pictures. It was fun to learn about Oaxaca, its people, and their culture. Who knows? Maybe I'll even end up going there some day.
January 26, 2015
Last year, I was given the opportunity to read the author's other book, Spritzerville,...Ohio?, which I quite enjoyed. So, when I saw he had another book, this one, available, I went to look at prices. I was happy to find this on Smashwords for free.
This book is non-fiction, a sort of adventure where Jason and Cherry (his wife) visit Oaxaca, Mexico. When I first read the blurb and various descriptions of the book, it sort of sounded something like a little travel guide, but it doesn't read like that. It's more of a diary.
It has funny bits. Well, to me they were. I dare say that not everyone will appreciate the author's snappy kind of humour. It's also helpful if you'd like to know which days the author experienced food-induced diarrhea and the nights he was kept awake by the people in neighbouring hotel rooms. Though, I will say that it was quite interesting to read about the many tourist attractions they did visit, though they sort of stopped that later on in the book because they'd settled down. Because of the diary-like set up of the book, some pages are fairly bare. Some entries are only a couple of sentences, some a paragraph or two and some run over to a second page.
Overall, the book doesn't feel like I want to visit the place. It was written reasonably well. However, as I said above, it's more about the author's personal experiences, and as a reader, I might not experience the same things if I were to go. I don't think I particularly enjoyed the book, but it was quite reasonable.
This book is non-fiction, a sort of adventure where Jason and Cherry (his wife) visit Oaxaca, Mexico. When I first read the blurb and various descriptions of the book, it sort of sounded something like a little travel guide, but it doesn't read like that. It's more of a diary.
It has funny bits. Well, to me they were. I dare say that not everyone will appreciate the author's snappy kind of humour. It's also helpful if you'd like to know which days the author experienced food-induced diarrhea and the nights he was kept awake by the people in neighbouring hotel rooms. Though, I will say that it was quite interesting to read about the many tourist attractions they did visit, though they sort of stopped that later on in the book because they'd settled down. Because of the diary-like set up of the book, some pages are fairly bare. Some entries are only a couple of sentences, some a paragraph or two and some run over to a second page.
Overall, the book doesn't feel like I want to visit the place. It was written reasonably well. However, as I said above, it's more about the author's personal experiences, and as a reader, I might not experience the same things if I were to go. I don't think I particularly enjoyed the book, but it was quite reasonable.
December 17, 2014
it is a funny review about a few weeks in oaxaca, mexico. I was honestly expecting more, more of a description of Mexican life, more of the problems I thought they would have had, more about the cultural shock, etc. But I did not realize they were only there for 7 weeks, a very short time. You get to really miss the things you left and cannot have anymore after ... 6 months, maybe? If you know you will get it back in 3 weeks, it does not matter, then.
Still an hour of a pleasant read
Still an hour of a pleasant read
May 13, 2015
It's like a guide trip journal to Oaxaca, Mexico.. It was nice!!
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November 17, 2016Good story, I had to stifle a couple of laughs being that I read this at two in the morning.
June 20, 2018
3.5 stars. An interesting read, well written, humorous and pleasant. It was a free download from Amazon Kindle, I advise to try it.
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