Daniel RoyseCritiques

Really enjoyed this so much. 4.5 stars.
Review on my blog:
https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2017/01/22/my-kyrosmagica-review-of-the-waterm...

And author spotlight:
https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2017/01/21/author-spotlight-daniel-royse/

The Watermelon King is humorous, thirst quenching, and full of little pips, (trials and tribulations.) The hard shell that holds it together is undoubtedly the subsidiary story about the brothers' grandfather that sits in between the backpacking tale - what a salesman, and when he got ill, what a fighter!

I'd highly recommend The Watermelon King to those who love to travel. This novel will particularly appeal to backpackers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track destinations, and for those with a sense of adventure which matches their ability to find humour in all sorts of circumstances !! This isn't for the package holiday makers..... who like plush comforts, and five-star hotels. Or for those who prefer to sit on the beach, oil themselves, and turn over. This is about the 'real Africa,' that most travellers never get to see. The 'real Africa,' may not be comfortable, the food may be dire, the buses non-existent but nevertheless there is a charm that transcends all that, making the experience an unforgettable smile which is etched on the heart of those who experience it.

I loved The Watermelon King. I thought I would! It did not disappoint. I read it on the way to work, (whilst travelling on the bus!) and it really made me smile.