Far and Away
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
243
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1990s-2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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243
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1990s-2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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