The Impenetrable Forest :

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Summary: Entertainingly Educational
Review: I got this book when I went home for the holidays. I finished it before I got home. I'm now reading it for a second time.
I would say it is equally about (1) humorous human interactions, (2) learning about the mountain gorillas, and (3) modern day African culture.
This isn't a book for scientist, rather a book for everyday readers that want to learn something about Africa, gorillas, and want to be entertained in the process.

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Summary: Disappointed.
Review: I was really disappointed with this book--and returned it unread--because of the really poor quality of the photos. They looked like they had been scanned in at a very low resolution and, hence, were so grainy you could not make out the details. A real oversight on the part of the editor!

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Summary: A Great Read About Mountain Gorillas and Life in Uganda
Review: This is a great book. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style the author does a great job of weaving together descriptions of the mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park with descriptions of the Uganda people and their culture, the politics and history of the country and other aspects of his experiences there. If you are looking for a book with detailed, scientifically-oriented analysis of the mountain gorillas, this is not the book for you, nor is this the book for you if you are looking for great color photographs of the animals and the country (he only has black and white photos of so-so quality). But, if what you are looking for is a book that allows you to learn about a variety of aspects of life in Uganda, its people and the gorillas this is a great choice. It would be the perfect book to read prior to a trip to the region to see the park and its gorilla population.

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Summary: A fantastic pre-Uganda trip read
Review: Thumbs up to Thor Hanson on an excellent book for people who have traveled to rural Africa, and a MUST read for anyone planning a visit to the Bwindi forest. Hanson's descriptions on the Ugandan people, landscape, food, and adventure, fit the country perfectly. Read the book, then take a trip to the Bwindi forest where you can visit the entire cast of characters including Phenny, Levi, Medad and more. In Africa, all things change slowly, and Buhoma is much they same as it was in 1995.

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Summary: Fabulous Book - Even Better to go there!!!!
Review: We were extremely fortunate to read Thor's book just prior to going to Uganda and spending three days in the Inpenetrable Forest and treking to see the two groups of gorillas. It was an experience of a lifetime. We are now re-reading Thor's book to relive the experience. The guides remember Thor fondly and speak very highly of him. Wonderful book and experience!!!...

Rating:
Summary: Fabulous Book - Even Better to go there!!!!
Review: We were extremely fortunate to read Thor's book just prior to going to Uganda and spending three days in the Inpenetrable Forest and treking to see the two groups of gorillas. It was an experience of a lifetime. We are now re-reading Thor's book to relive the experience. The guides remember Thor fondly and speak very highly of him. Wonderful book and experience!!!...

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Summary: The Impenetrable Forest
Review: What a truly delightful book! Mr. Hanson eloquently combines his often hilarious experience as a "muzungu" (white person) with a poignent revealing view of life in Uganda amidst the post Idi Amin era. Nestled between this rapidly changing Ugandan landscape exist the Gorillas. It was a real trill to be able to plod along on adventures that not only reveal a glimspe of gorillas but also a glimpse of ourselves.

Rating:
Summary: The Impenetrable Forest
Review: What a truly delightful book! Mr. Hanson eloquently combines his often hilarious experience as a "muzungu" (white person) with a poignent revealing view of life in Uganda amidst the post Idi Amin era. Nestled between this rapidly changing Ugandan landscape exist the Gorillas. It was a real trill to be able to plod along on adventures that not only reveal a glimspe of gorillas but also a glimpse of ourselves.