Question

analysis Bill Aitken travelogue travels by a lesser line in terms of theme and prose style.

Answer 1

Bill Aitken's grouses are the main reason why the book is so intriguing, he is showing contempt to the ruling authorities in India. 
This travelogue focuses on the traveling that it is not worthwhile if you do not have a good companion with you while traveling. The book is well written and well conceived, Aitken has written beautifully how he is traveling on a bus in rural Kerala and is finding that tour quite fascinating.