Waterstones Riding the Iron Rooster
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Price: £12.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Winner of the Stanford Dolman Lifetime Contribution to Travel Writing Award 2020 Paul Theroux left Victoria Station on a rainy Saturday in April thinking that taking eight trains across Europe, Eastern Europe, the USSR and Mongolia would be the easy way to get to the Chinese border - the relaxing way, even. He would read a little, take notes, eat regular meals and gaze contentedly out of windows. The reality, of course, was very different. In fact, Theroux experienced a decidedly odd and unexpected trip to China that set the challenging tone for his epic year-long rail journey around that vast, inscrutable land - a journey which involved riding nearly every train in the country. 'Wry, humorful and occasionally querulous. as Theroux makes excruciatingly clear, travelling alone in the Middle Kingdom is not for the faint of heart or stomach' Time. Waterstones Riding the Iron Rooster - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780140112955
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9780140112955
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Author: Dr. Jane M. Mckenzie
Rating: 5
Review: I am a big Paul Theroux fan and this book does not disappoint. Paul has an amazing ability to capture the essence of train travel and draw you into his experience. I simply love sharing the experience with all it's vivid images, the smells and the people ! I was a little worried that China would not have enough to offer and I might feel the book started to repeat itself but I could not have been further from the truth. Theroux provides a backdrop to all the different cultures of the people of this vast country. He explores their history and their unique environment - shaped by the surrounding landscape and their national identity. Absolutely fascinating and a true journey of exploration. If you are new to Theroux, then this book may be a little heavy at times and perhaps the 'Great Railway Bazaar" would be a better introduction to his style. For a seasoned Theroux reader and indeed for anyone planning a visit to this amazing and, this book is a must !
Author: field mouse
Rating: 2
Review: Tedious,grumbling and moaning till I put it down.
