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Does anyone else ever tire of Theroux's unremitting acerbity and now, unremitting (and uninformed) political correctness? His insights of the Brits that I remember from the time of his Falklands-era travels in the UK, seem to have vanished - I had no sense of deep insight whilst reading Deep South. None. I have more from a few modern mystery writers that write with a strong sense of place: Hillerman, and Parker.

Pc MacDonald WHOA! EASY THERE, TRIGGER!

I'm NOT a politically correct person [not a chance!], not by a LONG SHOT, and my politics are --> very little left of center…moreWHOA! EASY THERE, TRIGGER!

I'm NOT a politically correct person [not a chance!], not by a LONG SHOT, and my politics are --> very little left of center <-- (according to my adult kids.)

I've not read "The Deep South", but the man seems humble enough to me in the Rick Steves interview/podcast regarding his experience in the research for the book:

https://soundcloud.com/rick-steves/pa...(less)

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does it have anything about Louisiana?

Kate Not very much in Louisiana. It has Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia and Arkansas. Its a wonderful book

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A good map to illustrate this journey would be helpfull for a non American reader. ? Erina Vorster

Elizabeth Moore Yes. Theroux's journey is to small areas -- often rural -- away from the most-celebrated Southern places, such as Allendale, outside of Charleston. Al…moreYes. Theroux's journey is to small areas -- often rural -- away from the most-celebrated Southern places, such as Allendale, outside of Charleston. Allendale, once thriving with small businesses, was cut-off from the outside by I-95. Perfectly illustrates the death of some areas when interstates are built. A map would help support much of what Theroux shares about the culture of the deep South that many never see, don't know about, and if they do, may ignore.(less)

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