Review:
Desert Solitaire By Edward Abbey
overall review score: 4.5
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Desert Solitaire is a non-fiction book by Edward Abbey, published in 1968. It is a collection of essays about Abbey's experiences as a park ranger in the desert wilderness of the American Southwest.
Key Features
- Collection of essays
- Adventure
- Nature writing
- Environmentalism
Pros
- Beautiful prose that vividly captures the desert landscape
- Thought-provoking reflections on nature and the environment
- Abbey's humor and wit throughout the book
Cons
- Some readers may find Abbey's viewpoints controversial or polarizing