Gayle (Leesa-Dee) -
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This was an interesting book, entertaining while being informative. Melville's description of the benefits of wind generated electricity made me wish I had a wind powered turbine to provide my home with free electric. It was also inspiring reading about the changes that green technology can bring about. I do have to say that the grease car did not appeal. Handling stale, often spoiled grease, pumping it, filtering it, storing it, the stench; it just sounds like too much. But it makes for a good story.
John S. (Seajack) reviewed Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Fast-Food-Fueled Car, and a Cross-Country Trip in Search of Greener Pastures on + 347 more book reviews
I don't really "get" reviews stating that the author was sexist (or homophobic)? Immature perhaps.
I was slightly disappointed because I'd expected more of a travel narrative, but that angle was padded out with sidebars of trips (taken for the book, but not during the cross-country adventure itself) to places such as Fort Knox. I'd recommend this one as a read for folks with a serious interest in alternative-fuel options, esp vehicles.
"Farewell, My Suburu" would appeal somewhat more to the general reader, IMHO.
I was slightly disappointed because I'd expected more of a travel narrative, but that angle was padded out with sidebars of trips (taken for the book, but not during the cross-country adventure itself) to places such as Fort Knox. I'd recommend this one as a read for folks with a serious interest in alternative-fuel options, esp vehicles.
"Farewell, My Suburu" would appeal somewhat more to the general reader, IMHO.
Catherine L. reviewed Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Fast-Food-Fueled Car, and a Cross-Country Trip in Search of Greener Pastures on + 65 more book reviews
Very interesting take on global warming done in a humorous but concise way. I passed this onto Earth Science teachers at my school in order to stir some debate and discussion.
