I enjoyed this book. It's a Mexican adventure story with a little bit of surfing and a lot of mishaps. Many of the stories are hard to believe but there is photographic evidence throughout the book. I have driven to Southern Mexico from the East Coast a handful of times and have been through many of the spots in this book. The descriptions are pretty spot on even to this day.
Please understand that this book doesn't belong in the high surf cannon with Finnegan, Wisebecker, Chris Dixon, Warshaw, etc.... the writing is nothing like that. In fact, I found it lacking in many aspects. The dialogue and corny reflexive thought are not very stylistic. But not all literature has to be high brow and academic. In that regard, I find this book is similar to something like Saltwater Buddha. Fun to read but lacking flavor at some points.
If you enjoy this book I highly recommend Crazy for the Storm, by Norman Ollestad. It has a lot in common with this book but I found the writing much more professional.
One thing I really loved about Bad Karma is that he captures the spirit of Mexican people really well. In all my travels to the middle of nowhere Pacific Coast Mexico, the interior mountains, etc. I have received nothing but help and good vibes. Our media portrays Mex as the worst place in the world. In reality the rotten apples spoil the bunch. Please go explore this wonderful country. The people need our tourist dollars and you will not be murdered or robbed.
NOTE TO AUTHOR: I think you really missed on your description of your end of the road surf spot (I won't out a surf spot on the internet.) I know you haven't been back but rest assured, there is definitely not a traffic light there. There is one small store and a few others that have a handful of goods. There is no beachfront hotel but some rustic cabins that weekenders stay at from Guad. In fact, because of the indigenous rights of the people hotels cannot be built here. And the surf is not always crowded. Weekends yes but middle of the week you can still surf alone. I just did last summer....it was pumping. Strangely enough I got chased out by a shark. And while we may pine for the days of the undeveloped secret spots, the money that travelers bring to these towns is extremely crucial to the local economy. Also, there are a so many other spots on this coastline with good waves that nobody ever surfs that you can still have that experience if you'd like. Thanks for the read really enjoyable.
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Great adventure story in a VW bus, Now you know this will be good!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
I love a good adventure and Bad Karma was it! Originally pulled in by the split window bus on the cover I started reading it and realized I’ve read 2 chapters and this is a great book. Well written and engaging the whole time (read it in 4 sittings) . Favorite part is the oil gasket and the bench press installation in the Desert! I have had an old VW bus for a long time and that story hit so many great details and was so relatable although my mechanic issues pale into comparison the hi jinx the guys in Bad Karma get into! Such a great read I bought 2 more for my brothers!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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wow an unforgettable trip!
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