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Some great writing and characters as Theroux crosses Asia by train (mostly) 30 years ago. Things weren't that different from when I did my 80-Days Trip Around the World in 1979; I felt some kinship. It was a bit uneven in places, though overall enjoyable.
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I first read this book when I lived in Vietnam about 20 years ago. I was enamored and humored by most of the descriptions the author gave throughout the book. Having been a fellow traveler most of my adult years this book hit home in a big way over and over again. The author is sprite and well educated and it shows in his writing.
Paul Theroux would be a great person to have dinner with.
I first read this book when I lived in Vietnam about 20 years ago. I was enamored and humored by most of the descriptions the author gave throughout the book. Having been a fellow traveler most of my adult years this book hit home in a big way over and over again. The author is sprite and well educated and it shows in his writing.
Paul Theroux would be a great person to have dinner with.
This is one of my all-time favorite books. I was (metaphorically) on that train with Paul Theroux and it was amazing. He has a wonderful ability to bring you right into his world and travels. I remember thinking I would read everything written by him.
Dewey 915.044
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