Tuk-tuk to the road

by Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent & Joanna Huxster
Tuk-tuk to the road cover
Good Books rating 3.73
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  • ID: 3996
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • Reviews: 3
Reviews
The National · 2025-10-20
inspiring 4.00

The story is adventurous and inspiring, highlighting the kindness encountered along the way. The book is a testament to the authors' spirit and determination.

The National's review highlights the adventurous and inspiring nature of the book. The journey of two young women driving a tuk-tuk from Thailand to the UK is filled with challenges and unexpected kindness. The reviewer appreciates the authors' spirit and determination, making the book a compelling read. The story is a testament to their courage and the unique experiences they encountered. While the narrative might not be deeply introspective, it offers a thrilling and heartwarming account of their adventure.

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    I'd also just read Tuk-Tuk to the Road by Joanna Huxster and Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent, two English gap-year girls who had driven a bright pink one from Bangkok.

    The book is a mix of blogs written by both girls, detailing their planning process, challenges faced on the road, and the unexpected kindness they encountered.

    The book left me wanting more. There were times when they went into a lot of detail about the journey.

The StoryGraph · 2025-10-20
enjoyable 3.50

The book is enjoyable and the authors' bravery is commendable, but it sometimes feels rushed and lacks depth. The travelogue offers a unique perspective on the journey.

The StoryGraph reviewer found the book enjoyable and admired the authors' bravery in undertaking such an adventurous journey. However, they felt that the book sometimes rushed through important moments and lacked depth in its storytelling. The unique perspective of traveling by tuk-tuk across continents is fascinating, but the reviewer wished for more introspection and detail. Overall, it's a good read for those who enjoy travelogues, but it might leave some readers wanting more substance.

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    I enjoyed this and admire both women for making the trip, but the book left me wanting more.

    There were times when they went into a lot of detail about the journey.

    For readers who crave slow-burn, informative travelogues that trade breakneck pacing for the inspiring, quietly adventurous thrill of inching across continents.

Goodreads · 2007-07-01
inspiring 3.70

The adventure is inspiring but the writing can be uneven, leaving some readers wanting more depth. The journey itself is thrilling and the authors' courage is admirable.

Readers on Goodreads have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, the adventure itself is thrilling and the authors' courage is admirable. Many appreciate the unique perspective and the inspiring journey of two young women driving a tuk-tuk from Thailand to the UK. On the other hand, some feel the writing can be uneven and the narrative lacks depth in certain parts. Overall, it's a book that will appeal to those who enjoy travelogues and adventurous stories, but might not satisfy everyone looking for a deeply engaging read.

Quick quotes

    Two girls, three wheels, one mission. If you've ever been to Bangkok you'll understand why this is crazy.

    The book is a mix of blogs written by both girls, detailing their planning process, challenges faced on the road, and the unexpected kindness they encountered.

    The book left me wanting more. There were times when they went into a lot of detail about the journey.

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