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Far and Away

Andrew Solomon
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Far and Away

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Andrew Solomon

Far and Away

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s-2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Far and Away: Reporting From the Brink of Change by Andrew Solomon is a collection of essays detailing his travels to politically charged locations, such as post-Soviet Moscow and Afghanistan in 2002. He explores how artists and their communities adapt when oppressive regimes fall and offers firsthand insights into different cultures, emphasizing the transformative power of travel. Sensitive topics include violence, oppression, and political upheaval.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

845 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Andrew Solomon's Far and Away receives praise for its eloquent prose and rich cultural insights, offering a compelling collection of global travel essays. Critics highlight Solomon's depth of empathy and keen observation. However, some find the narrative occasionally unfocused, arguing it can feel fragmented. Nevertheless, it is lauded as a resonant exploration of diverse experiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Far and Away?

A reader who enjoys Far and Away by Andrew Solomon is likely drawn to in-depth cultural exploration and personal narratives interwoven with political contexts. Fans of names like Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert or The Geography of Thought by Richard E. Nisbett would relish this profound, global journey.

4.0

845 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1990s-2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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