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This is one of those books that I've been meaning to read for years - and I'm so glad that I finally did. I enjoyed his writing and characterization, and I finished with a lot to think about - the philosophical questions of withdrawing from the world, of time and how we experience it, of what obligations do we have to others. I like a book that leaves me thinking!
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This book was mentioned in a blog post of the 'Nine Subversive Travel Novels', where author Thomas Kohnstamm 'celebrates fiction that uncovers deeper truths about travel and the world'.
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Feb 17, 2012
Deedee
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Sue
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Oct 28, 2016
Carrie
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