At the Tomb of the Inflatable Pig

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Fantastic travel writing - Rated
It is very rare to find such an outstanding mix between travel writing and a full review of a nations historical developments. The book is both captivating and entertaining and gives amazing insights into the roots of a very special society. Thoroughly recommendable!

couldn't put it down - Rated
This is one of the most enjoyable books I've read in ages. Written with wit and knowledge, I enjoyed every page and was sorry when it finished. I lived in Paraguay for three years in the '80's and wish I'd read this book before going there.

Catchy title, catchy book. - Rated
John Gimlette's book is part travel writing, part journalism, and part history: It is observational, with comment and cutting edge, as much about human nature as about the politics, geography and people of Paraguay.
Here a country is brought to life and you begin to get a feeling about what it is like to live there today and during the times of the Generals.
The Paraguay of John Gimlette is a country undergoing change, rapid change, and much of it for the good, but this book also captures something of the past which should not be forgotten.