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One Star Wonders

The Worst Reviews of the World's Greatest Places
By Mike Lowery
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One Star Wonders by Mike Lowery offers a humorous take on travel reviews by spotlighting the most absurd one-star critiques of famous destinations. Rather than praising iconic sites with predictable five-star adulation, this book showcases genuine one-star reviews that reveal quirky, entitled, and often hilarious traveller expectations. From complaints about cold weather during the Northern Lights to confusion over royal absence at Versailles, the stories bring a fresh, entertaining perspective to travel experiences. With Mike Lowery's signature illustrations, this collection is both a witty commentary and a delightful gift for travel and humour lovers.
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Format: Hardback
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This amusing book is perfect for travel enthusiasts, fans of witty humour, and readers who enjoy seeing the lighter side of human behaviour. It also makes an excellent gift for those who appreciate clever satire and illustrated anecdotes.

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Five-star reviews have long been the sought-after honour of the travel industry, but upon closer examination they become tedious in their predictability: "Iconic!" "Must-see!" "Worth the trip!" "One of the most beautiful landmarks in the world!” In other words, boring and inconclusive. It’s time to take a look at the hottest travel destinations from a new perspective.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Five-star reviews have long been the sought-after honour of the travel industry, but upon closer examination they become tedious in their predictability: "Iconic!" "Must-see!" "Worth the trip!" "One of the most beautiful landmarks in the world!” In other words, boring and inconclusive. It’s time to take a look at the hottest travel destinations from a new perspective.

Based on real-life one-star reviews, One Star Wonders provides a fascinating insight into the spectrum of human quirks, entitlement, and expectations. From the traveller who was “too cold” during their trip to see the Northern Lights to the woman who was confused that there was no king or queen in the Palace of Versailles, this hilarious gift book is like having the most inexperienced, least-travelled tour guide at your beck and call.

Paired with Mike’s signature illustrations, One Star Wonders is a collection of sidesplitting reviews that will provide endless entertainment for travel and humour enthusiasts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524874988

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 183.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for children and adults. He’s also the author of many books, including Random Illustrated Facts and The Everything Awesome series from Scholastic books. He lives in Atlanta, GA and is married to illustrator Katrin Wiehle.

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