Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Boston (2nd ed) [Paperback]

Arthur Frommer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998 | Series: 2nd ed

Second revised edition of a volume in the IRREVERENT GUIDE series, which aims to give honest reviews, practical information, exact prices and candid insider advice on all aspects of tourist destinations. Aimed at those who are tired of promotional fluff and brochure-speak. This volume covers Boston.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Like being taken around by a savvy local." —The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun." —Boston Globe "Hipper and savvier than other guides." —Diversion magazine Are you tired of cliché-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the Irreverent Guides—the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on:

• Classic (and cutting-edge) clam shacks and seafood-with-a-view
• The real "Cheers"—best neighborhood joints
• Who's who in Boston's 17th-century cemeteries
• Sophisticated city digs for travelers with more taste than money
• Best restaurants for foodies, families, and first-daters
• And much more!

Your Guide to a World of Travel Experience Great trips begin at frommers.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Bair and Wright are authors of 18 guidebooks, including Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Walt Disney World. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Frommer; 2nd edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028626184
• ISBN-13: 978-0028626185
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,927,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I've lost that 'local' feeling, December 25, 2000

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"rharl" (Boston, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Boston (Irreverent Guides) (Paperback)

Having lived in Boston now for 2-1/2 years, I was looking for a guide that could provide both insights on what I've been missing and good perspectives on what touristy spots would be best for out-of-town friends.

While it's refreshing to read both pros and frank cons of various venues, I felt the Frommer's Irreverent content wasn't as broad as I'd expect from guides built up over several years: my favorite sushi joint, Jae's Cafe, was mentioned six times in 20 pages as a great spot for Terminally Hip, Vegging Out, Global Harmony, Same-Sex, Thai, and After-Hours dining experiences. Additionally, I felt it lacked the benefit of a local editor (the John Hancock tower is referenced not as being on the well-known Clarendon Street, but rather on a fictitious Claridence Street).

I would heartily recommended the Irreverent Guide as a complement to another book to give any recommended itinerary a reality-check, but I wouldn't exclusively depend on this guide to plan a multi-day visit.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need, May 28, 2000

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drfleming "DF" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Boston (2nd ed) (Paperback)

This book was a great concise guidebook, which contained everything I needed during my long-weekend stay in Boston. It's organized so that it's easy to find restaurants, attractions, and so on. It provides more of an "inside scoop" slant than other guidebooks...for someone who doesn't necessarily want to spend all their time at only the major tourist attractions, this book is a great choice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cool writing, hard to use, March 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Boston (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The book has wit, and some useful info, but in an attempt to make it too cool it is virtually impossible to really find what you are looking for, and harder even to look for stuff you don't already know it exists. Skip the book, get a reverent guide that will give you more info.