In the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose

It was my 18th birthday when I chanced upon Harrison Dextrose's The Lost Incompetent: a Bible for the Inept Traveller, little knowing that it would one day lead me to kill a man with a dead penguin...Inspired by explorer Harrison Dextrose's book a curmudgeonly account of travels through unfashionable lands in search of a lost drinking partner and Suzy Goodenough's carnal delights as the prize, Alexander Grey rolls off his sofa to follow in the acclaimed man's footsteps. This is no usual travel text, involving poodle-farming, the Frihedhag sisters, wilful consumerism, an unwanted but undaunted sidekick, one too many rodents and the 24-hour Iditamush sled race, starring a sausage dog. And along the way, Alexander may, or may not, help to save the world. It's that kind of a trip."In the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose" reminds me of William Goldman's classic "The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure." This comparison might seem tenuous, especially for anyone only familiar with the movie. Both contain portions of an imaginary book interspersed with contemporary tales from the narrator. Each has a story that is larger-than-life, at least in the eyes of the narrator when imagining the main character of the make-believe book. Last, both have a sense of humor. Newsweek described "The Princess Bride" as "nutball funny." The same goes for "Harrison Dextrose." – Big Al, Al's Books & Pals