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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)

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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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'I would rather read Colin Thubron than any other travel writer alive on central Asia' John Simpson, Daily Telegraph

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5.0 out of 5 stars compelling.. poetic.. and honest, 18 Aug 2006

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, almost as good as Among the Russians., 4 Nov 2001

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars fascinating insight into forgotten people and realms, 26 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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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a travel book
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

Published 7 months ago by Cead mile Failte

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Heart of Asia
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

Published 13 months ago by superblues

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic cover illustrations
the new cover illustrations by Dorry Spikes (dotspikes.com) are so
beautiful! it's worth buying these books just for that.

Published on 22 Oct 2007 by A. Weckmann

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

Published on 31 Jan 2007 by Miss Hannah

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