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john_devine's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
avesmaria's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fascinating book about Stewart's journey across Afghanistan, a country I know very little about (despite the US fighting a lengthly war there). To me it seemed an honest, bittersweet, but loving portrait of the Afghan people, from their role as the seat of the Mughal empire to the barbaric actions of contemporary warlords. I do wish that Stewart had spent more time discussing women (and children) in Afghanistan, though. No attention was paid to the horrible conditions most of them are forced to live in or why their ill treatment has persisted in Afghan society.
opal360's review against another edition
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4.5
Probably 4.5 stars. So extraordinary to think of walking across Afghanistan in 2002, and the writing absolutely does justice to the journey. I would come back to this for a second reading, as there was a lot to digest.
*mixture of audiobook and print copy
*mixture of audiobook and print copy
albertochoco's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
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reflective
medium-paced
4.5
fullybooked22's review against another edition
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3.0
such an inspiring story, with such great historical info and a great look at rural life in Afghanistan
rory stewart really do be a wild guy
i did find that a lot of really interesting history + facts were kindof dumped on you (+ in the footnotes), so i’m not sure how much i would actually remember i would have loved if these sections were given a bit more breathing room
and i canNOT believe Babur DIES??? completely heartbreaking (but considering it’s a true story i guess not something that could be controlled
rory stewart really do be a wild guy
i did find that a lot of really interesting history + facts were kindof dumped on you (+ in the footnotes), so i’m not sure how much i would actually remember i would have loved if these sections were given a bit more breathing room
mogreig's review against another edition
4.0
A very readable adventure walking through remote parts of Afghanistan. Rory Stewart is an excellent story teller that has the ability to take you alongside him in his adventures. I felt every blister and stomach cramp (when he had dysentery), equally the joy of the landscape. The men (and of course in this country it could only be men) who helped him, walked with him and also threatened him. I couldn't put it down. I especially needed to know what happened to the dog.