A Walk in the Woods | Characters
A Walk in the Woods' main character is, of course, the author. Bryson acts variously as guide, participant, and commentator; he relates events, usually involving himself, and offers his interpretations of them. Though the opinions expressed in his commentary are subjective, he does speak from a position of authority, having experienced both the trail's splendor and its hardships. The reader may be interested in the wilderness, but Bryson has been there and back.
Generally, Bryson is a rather likeable character, poking fun at himself as much as the people he encounters....
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