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The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia

Paul Theroux
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The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

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Paul Theroux

The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Asia • 1970s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia, Paul Theroux chronicles his four-month journey across Asia by rail. The narrative captures diverse landscapes, cultures, and people encountered on trains, offering readers a vivid, firsthand travel experience.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

21,818 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paul Theroux's The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia is celebrated for its vivid storytelling, rich descriptions, and keen insights into the cultures and landscapes of Asia. Critics laud Theroux's ability to capture the essence of travel, though some note a lingering sense of Western bias and occasional condescension. Overall, it's a compelling read for travel enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia?

A reader who enjoys The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia by Paul Theroux is likely an avid traveler, fascinated by train journeys, and appreciates immersive travel writing. Fans of Bruce Chatwin's In Patagonia or Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods will find similar enjoyment in Theroux’s detailed and colorful narratives.

4.1

21,818 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Asia • 1970s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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