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The Lost Heart of Asia (Paperback)

by Colin Thubron (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (4 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099459280
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099459286
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 62,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"An intrepid traveller who also writes beautifully, with wit and erudition."-"Spectator"

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Thubron travelled throughout Central Asia in the wake of the break-up of the Soviet Union and documented the widespread social upheaval in a region reeling from political change. An inspirational writer, intrepid traveller and insightful observer, Thubron's "The Lost Heart of Asia" is an outstanding guide to the history, people and culture of a vast region resonating with history and politics.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars compelling.. poetic.. and honest, 18 Aug 2006
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.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, almost as good as Among the Russians., 4 Nov 2001
By colmackay@email.msn.com (Glasgow, Scotland UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Lost Heart of Asia (Paperback)
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!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars fascinating insight into forgotten people and realms, 27 Nov 2000
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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.
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The subject matter was very interesting and I learned a lot about the history and culture of the old Russian countries (the 'Stans'). Read more
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Colin Thubron explored the western Asian countries - Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kirghizstan, and Kazakshtan, all of which were formally governed and administered by the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic cover illustrations
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3.0 out of 5 stars Very dense and pretentios at times
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... Read more
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