©2008 Paul Theroux; (P)2009 WF Howes Ltd
"Transports one to the East magnificently"
Brilliant, vivid, nostalgic, alarming - Paul Theroux's re-run of the journey he took 30 years before from London to the East is simply magnificent. He recounts his impressions and adventures with honesty and humour.
"Ghost Train to the Eastern Star"
A wonderful travelog, especially to a train lover. Who needs pictures when words are used so comprehensively. Only the smell is missing.
"Thoroughly engaging"
If you've read and enjoyed Theroux's 'The Great Railway Bazaar', then you'll love his fascinating and insightful retracing of that journey.
"Not what I expected"
I was looking forward to this book, thinking it may be similar to a Bill Bryson type travel adventure. It definitely was not. This book has virtually no humour and is very hard to listen to as the narrator's voice is incredibly dull.