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karinlib's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book of short stories. I liked that the former President of the Republic of Latvia, Vaira Vike-Freiberga wrote the foreword, which gives a short history of Latvia.
asethb's review
5.0
I really love this series so far, after reading this and Book of Karthoum. These are cities/countries I’ve thought very little about and it’s great to get a glimpse into their history and daily life. All the stories are quality and there’s a great variety of subject matter and tone among them. I know a ton of work goes into these, but I can’t help but wish they were twice as long to extend my visit just a bit longer. Sadly, I think it’s quite difficult to find much Latvian literature in translation in the grand scheme of things. I would love to read more from some of these authors
catherine_80's review
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
adelinade's review
challenging
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
clairebonello's review
4.0
Not all very great but ultimately I enjoyed the reading experience, especially since it was coupled with several trips to so many of the locations mentioned.
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