Terrific and terrifying in equal measure: a life-affirming,
death-welcoming journey around the world’s most
dangerous roads in a wheeled toaster oven.
Tim Moore, author of Do Not Pass Go, Gironimo! and
French Revolutions
Vanessa is a gem – her writing is as effervescent and
refreshing as diving naked into a lake of champagne.
Olly Smith, TV presenter and author
The proverbial English dry wit.
Time Out
Travelling has never been this tough, never been this
enjoyable and entertaining as Able takes you on a
remarkable journey of humour through her scathing
comments and lucid writing… A hilarious book, from an
author that pulls no punches.
Postnoon
Vanessa Able is doggedly intrepid, deliciously acerbic, keenly
inquisitive and quite possibly mental.
Jaideep VG, Time Out India
A witty account of riding the Nano over 10,000km across
India, braving dust and grime, risking accidents and
flouting driving rules.
Livemint India
Able’s fight through fluctuating spirits, near-breakdowns,
interspersed with spurts of joy, influenced by a combination
of factors often beyond her control, is downright
inspirational.
Moneylife
An excellent and entertaining book.
Metrognome
Fluent and laced with, well, British-style humour. She
dispenses with political correctness and is blunt about horns,
headlights, hierarchies, stares, cops and toilets.
Business Standard
The book is an enjoyable read… this beautifully
narrated travelogue.
Businessworld