Bill Roe

This should be a book I really liked. Roe does a fairly good job of describing the remaining landmarks of the Lincoln Highway that he encounters. He does a creditable job of describing some of the encounters with people he has along the way. He relates interesting stories about the towns he goes through. But I just wasn't wowed by the book. Certainly it's better than some other touring books I've read. Perhaps because it's been 20 years since his ride. In any case, 3.5 stars. He includes lots of great photos along with the text, I wish they would have been in color instead of black & white. There are a few pages of color photos in the middle of the book.… (mais)

One of the more enjoyable cross-country bike trip narratives I've read. I appreciated the photos and the postcards--I liked seeing the places and views the author was describing. Some of the photos were great. Roe really took time to notice what he was seeing, and then describe it in the book, which I liked. This is also one of the cross-country bike narratives I've read that didn't give short shrift to the eastern part of the ride. There were LOTS of descriptions of meals in small-town diners, taverns, and cafes.… (mais)