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"Balch's writing is impassioned, vivid and illuminating." --Rosalind Sykes, Financial Times
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"An exhilarating gallop through one of the world's most fascinating continents"
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Oliver Batch visits some remoter parts of South America as well as the big cities. He has quite a knack for picking up on the injustice and aggrievements of minority groups, and tells it like it is. The reason I rated as 4 star not 5, was despite it being well researched and well written, amusing at times,sad at times, a slightly predictable formula creeps in, consequently my interest drifted towards the end. Maybe his journalistic style. But a worthwhile read for anyone who is interested in South America today.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I have been to south america many times, as it is my prefered continent. Once for 6 months travelling nearly all countries, but since then several times back to some of those.
I think the writing style and the background stories are very good. It did not reveal that many new things to me, but it named impressions I had, and made me think a lot. I read through this book in only 2 days, and enjoyed it very well.
Make no mistake - this is not a typical travel book. Although light, it does not cover the writer's journey to the highlights of the continent. It depicts the backgrounds of the nations and the people. I do not agree with everything he writes, but that is a minor detail. I think it is pretty accurate. For each theme the author focusses on a different country, but the reader should realise many of the themes also play an important role in the other countries.
There are a few pasages in chapters that are less interesting, but on the whole, this deserves a 5 star. I have read several other books on south america, and it is one of the best !
I think the writing style and the background stories are very good. It did not reveal that many new things to me, but it named impressions I had, and made me think a lot. I read through this book in only 2 days, and enjoyed it very well.
Make no mistake - this is not a typical travel book. Although light, it does not cover the writer's journey to the highlights of the continent. It depicts the backgrounds of the nations and the people. I do not agree with everything he writes, but that is a minor detail. I think it is pretty accurate. For each theme the author focusses on a different country, but the reader should realise many of the themes also play an important role in the other countries.
There are a few pasages in chapters that are less interesting, but on the whole, this deserves a 5 star. I have read several other books on south america, and it is one of the best !
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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The author has written this moderately-sized book extremely well; my interest was held from page to page as he recounts not just his travels in South America, but the greater emphasis on the lives of those whom he encountered on his trip - the book, unlike much travel writing, isn't all about "his trip", but rather is about all the stories and lives of the locals and their places in the social, economic and political landscapes of their individual countries and the broader Latin America.
It's not heavy reading at all - I enjoyed it on a flight and by a pool - but it has a good depth to its content which comes through very well.
One of the best books I've read for a while.
It's not heavy reading at all - I enjoyed it on a flight and by a pool - but it has a good depth to its content which comes through very well.
One of the best books I've read for a while.
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disappointing and tedious
For the hype that it has been getting, I was very disappointed, but perhaps I didnt expect quite as much of a political angle. Read more
Published 2 months ago by uptheladder1
A bit too serious for a leisure read
I bought this book hoping it would inspire and enthuse me about an upcoming trip to South America. I found the book too serious and not very entertaining. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MrsBoots
Under the Skin of South America
This is a must read for anyone planning a long trip to South America. Balch gets away from the major tourist destinations and gives a compelling portrayal of the good and bad... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Irving
Appreciated as a present.
An excellent volume if the subject is to your liking. Bought as a present which was greatly appreciated and ultimately enjoyed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by piere
Every sentence a work of art
I've never been to South America, but this realistic journey through the continent gave me the desire to go. Read more
Published on 11 April 2009 by Roger Carswell
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