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Ula Tardigrade asked this question about The Buried: An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution:
I am an ardent fan of Peter Hessler writing, but should I buy this book if I have read all of his articles about Egypt published in “The New Yorker”? I mean - is it simply a compilation of his earlier pieces or a new book entirely?
Tom Pellman No, this is much more than just a compendium of his New Yorker pieces. Lots of new stuff as well as a carefully organized structure that enriches the …moreNo, this is much more than just a compendium of his New Yorker pieces. Lots of new stuff as well as a carefully organized structure that enriches the stuff that you may have read elsewhere. Read it if you like Hessler!(less)
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