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fantastic cover illustrations - Rated
the new cover illustrations by Dorry Spikes (dotspikes.com) are so
beautiful! it's worth buying these books just for that.
Very dense and pretentios at times - Rated
There's no denying that Thubron is a wonderful writer; his language and the sense of place he creates is amazing - but i have to admit that i found this very hard work to get through. I found myself so busy trying to get through the depth of his language, that i couldn't follow what he was actually telling me; and had to re-read parts at least twice.
I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but he comes across a little pretentious in his story telling. I really wanted to enjoy this book, but afraid I was forced to give up - which i hardly ever do.
compelling.. poetic.. and honest - Rated
When I read this book I had to carry a pencil around with me to underline phrases and sentences, the odd turn of phrase. I never wanted it to end and I thought he was writing just for me, just to entertain me and to tell me a story. It comes across as intimate - the writing is so emotive and sentient.
To me, this is what travel writing, indeed writing, is all about.
A very good book, almost as good as Among the Russians. - Rated
Colin Thubron, I wish I was carrying your backpack for you on these journeys. Among the Russians made me laugh, this book made me drool! I have worked extensively in the Caspian region and you write what I live!For lovers of travel writing - buy this book!
fascinating insight into forgotten people and realms - Rated
A voyage of discovery among the peoples and countries of the central Asian former Soviet republics. A revealing insight into historic but little known cultures and with amazing contrasts to Western ways of life and ideals. A poignant collection of encounters with residents who are torn between the formerly surpressed Islamic heritage and the legacy of their Soviet rule. Both informative and emotive.
