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I read this book as part of my quest to read a book written by an author from each of the 196 countries in the world. The authors of these stories are from Costa Rica.
The title of this book indicates that it is a 'Traveler's Companion'. It is not a tourist book so much as it is a collection of stories that were culled together to give the reader a feeling for the people and culture of Costa Rica. The collection contains 26 stories published between 1937 and 1991 and it is creatively organized in ...more
The title of this book indicates that it is a 'Traveler's Companion'. It is not a tourist book so much as it is a collection of stories that were culled together to give the reader a feeling for the people and culture of Costa Rica. The collection contains 26 stories published between 1937 and 1991 and it is creatively organized in ...more
Jan 07, 2012
Kiessa
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Around the World in 52 Books: Costa Rica
I love everything about Costa Rica and its people. Finding this book felt like the discovery of gold mine. I could not wait to read it!
Unfortunately, I soon realized that these stories had no connection at all to the feeling I have for Costa Rica. Not compelling, and not even interesting, I can't recommend even one of these short stories. What a disappointment. ...more
I love everything about Costa Rica and its people. Finding this book felt like the discovery of gold mine. I could not wait to read it!
Unfortunately, I soon realized that these stories had no connection at all to the feeling I have for Costa Rica. Not compelling, and not even interesting, I can't recommend even one of these short stories. What a disappointment. ...more
Jul 19, 2012
Susan
marked it as to-read
