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Summary: Good intentions, poor execution
Review: I hate to trash any book, especially one about Atlanta, but this one just did not do what it should have. If you overlook the obvious mistakes (the Civil War did not begin in 1851) and the short descriptions there are still problems that make the book difficult to use. First, it is cumbersome. The publisher should have made it slightly narrower so that it could fit in my back pocket. Its not off by much, but carrying it in my jacket was a pain and I dropped it twice. Second, the maps are useless, unless you intend to stay in the one area being talked about at the time. I wanted to see the relationship between the CNN Center and Peachtree Center MARTA station so I could avoid having to walk to the GWCC/Georgia Dome/Omni station and changing at Five Point. Can't do it with this book cause the maps don't show it. I dont think Ebeneezer Baptist Church is a major attraction and I don't consider either Wren's Nest or Zoo Atlanta attractions for kids. So if you are looking for attractions and only check out the stuff listed for adults, you will miss two of Atlanta's best and go to one that's so-so.Where does this book hit its mark? Author Mary Lee does a pretty good job with her best places to....
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Summary: Good intentions, poor execution
Review: I hate to trash any book, especially one about Atlanta, but this one just did not do what it should have. If you overlook the obvious mistakes (the Civil War did not begin in 1851) and the short descriptions there are still problems that make the book difficult to use. First, it is cumbersome. The publisher should have made it slightly narrower so that it could fit in my back pocket. Its not off by much, but carrying it in my jacket was a pain and I dropped it twice. Second, the maps are useless, unless you intend to stay in the one area being talked about at the time. I wanted to see the relationship between the CNN Center and Peachtree Center MARTA station so I could avoid having to walk to the GWCC/Georgia Dome/Omni station and changing at Five Point. Can't do it with this book cause the maps don't show it. I dont think Ebeneezer Baptist Church is a major attraction and I don't consider either Wren's Nest or Zoo Atlanta attractions for kids. So if you are looking for attractions and only check out the stuff listed for adults, you will miss two of Atlanta's best and go to one that's so-so. Where does this book hit its mark? Author Mary Lee does a pretty good job with her best places to....
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Summary: Highly recommended!
Review: This book isn't perfect, but is much better than Atlanta (Edge Guides) that I previously bought (and returned!). Good maps, sufficient to guide you in&around the city. Of course, if you need more detailed guide, you also need to buy a real map. Lots of thorough hotel & restaurants review. Info about public transportation, etc. They managed to cram a lot of info in this book. Buy this one!
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Summary: Highly recommended!
Review: This book isn't perfect, but is much better than Atlanta (Edge Guides) that I previously bought (and returned!). Good maps, sufficient to guide you in&around the city. Of course, if you need more detailed guide, you also need to buy a real map. Lots of thorough hotel & restaurants review. Info about public transportation, etc. They managed to cram a lot of info in this book. Buy this one!
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