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This was a 3+ read for me.
This was a delightful narrative non-fiction read. I knew very little about Madagascar until I read this book. It is part armchair travelogue, part scientific narrative on the past and ongoing explorations, part historical and culture representation. For me personally, I enjoyed the discussions on the origin of the Malagasy people and learning about the different groups of people, their customs and how they have adjusted to often living in harsh environments. The book sp ...more
This was a delightful narrative non-fiction read. I knew very little about Madagascar until I read this book. It is part armchair travelogue, part scientific narrative on the past and ongoing explorations, part historical and culture representation. For me personally, I enjoyed the discussions on the origin of the Malagasy people and learning about the different groups of people, their customs and how they have adjusted to often living in harsh environments. The book sp ...more
