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'A great read, full of Dervla's usual verve and determination despite a very sore leg which stymied her onward journey.' (Sunday Independent 20050223)
'Her 20th travel book, but reads as freshly as if it were her first. Told with characteristic spirit, this the is the story of the land, the people and the cheer' (Wanderlust )
'Murphy's accidents give rise to a fascinating account ... her interest in everyone she meets seems to bring us into their cramped living rooms.' (Sunday Times )
'An excellent work from the indefatigable, indomitable, incredible Irishwoman who's still traipsing around the weird and wonderful parts of the world at the age of 73.' (Daily Mail )
'What emerges is a travelogue that questions our perception of what Siberia really is, and draws an intimate portrait of its people ... her warmth, fortitude and strength of character make for a compelling read.' (Sunday Tribune )
'A moreish collection of postcards from a rather eccentric and supremely talented aunt.' (Sunday Times )
'A valuable contribution to understanding the world's bleakest inhabited region' (TLS )
'She is a bewitchingly good writer who does not need to make anything up' (Mail on Sunday )
'Fascinating. She makes the far-off seem approachable, and the adventurous possible.' (Sunday Business Post, Dublin )
'An accessible portrait of a land of extremes, written in a learned but chatty style' (Ireland on Sunday )
'Her 20th travel book, but reads as freshly as if it were her first. Told with characteristic spirit, this the is the story of the land, the people and the cheer' (Wanderlust )
'Murphy's accidents give rise to a fascinating account ... her interest in everyone she meets seems to bring us into their cramped living rooms.' (Sunday Times )
'An excellent work from the indefatigable, indomitable, incredible Irishwoman who's still traipsing around the weird and wonderful parts of the world at the age of 73.' (Daily Mail )
'What emerges is a travelogue that questions our perception of what Siberia really is, and draws an intimate portrait of its people ... her warmth, fortitude and strength of character make for a compelling read.' (Sunday Tribune )
'A moreish collection of postcards from a rather eccentric and supremely talented aunt.' (Sunday Times )
'A valuable contribution to understanding the world's bleakest inhabited region' (TLS )
'She is a bewitchingly good writer who does not need to make anything up' (Mail on Sunday )
'Fascinating. She makes the far-off seem approachable, and the adventurous possible.' (Sunday Business Post, Dublin )
'An accessible portrait of a land of extremes, written in a learned but chatty style' (Ireland on Sunday )
Sunday Telegraph
'Continuously entertaining, and her fortitude continuously astonishing'
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am Russian. And I am all ears when it comes to foreigners trying to explore and explain the essence of this enormous country and its controversial folk. That is why I try not to miss such kinds of books. Mostly what I fish out is just a crusade for confirmation of deep rooted stereotypes/myths or very shallow account a-la Marco Polo.
I must say this book is a precious exception. With surprising astuteness she slices open the notorious "Russian soul" and identifies motives underlying many Russian behavior modes, views, philosophy etc.
All during the journey to the most godforsaken (or government/Moscow forsaken) places.
I am impressed! Many of her conclusions really stroke me and find the whole account astonishingly trustworthy.
Of course exposing some unpleasant features of current (or ancestral) mindset and collective unconscious might hurt some purists or idealists, but isn't bitter truth better than sweet fables?
I strongly recommend the book to all my foreign friends and for you as well.
I must say this book is a precious exception. With surprising astuteness she slices open the notorious "Russian soul" and identifies motives underlying many Russian behavior modes, views, philosophy etc.
All during the journey to the most godforsaken (or government/Moscow forsaken) places.
I am impressed! Many of her conclusions really stroke me and find the whole account astonishingly trustworthy.
Of course exposing some unpleasant features of current (or ancestral) mindset and collective unconscious might hurt some purists or idealists, but isn't bitter truth better than sweet fables?
I strongly recommend the book to all my foreign friends and for you as well.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being a self confessed addict of all things Russian, I was expecting this book to be an interesting and satisfying read. While I wasn't disappointed on these fronts, I found the whole experience spoiled by the condescending and, I hate to say it, rather smug style of writing employed. Throughout the book the author, Dervla Murphy, demonstrates an almost obsessive need to insert little self-congratulating asides on how she shuns the trappings of the modern world and is such a successful 'earth mother'. It's certainly refreshing to find someone with such a strong conscience, however, when she starts listing the electrical appliances she doesn't own, it can become tedious.
The descriptions of the landscape, people and politics of this area are lovingly crafted and genuinely felt, but the whole tone of the book left me feeling sadly cold.
The descriptions of the landscape, people and politics of this area are lovingly crafted and genuinely felt, but the whole tone of the book left me feeling sadly cold.
Format:Paperback
Dervla Murphy writes about her experiences with a great sense of humour and makes the reader share as fully as possible in her journey.
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