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Chaitra - Frequent Flyer
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May 25, 2012 06:29AM
Doubtful I can cover 80 countries in the remaining 7 months, considering I'm stuck in the US from some time now. I should manage 40 though. Frequent Flyer this year, trekker next!! Here's to hoping.
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North America
United States
Falling Man - Don DeLillo
9/11 aftermath story that takes place in New York. Underwhelmed to say the least.
South America
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Bel Canto - Ann Patchett
Opera singers, businessmen & translators in a hostage situation in an unspecified South American country which I think was supposed to be Peru.
Asia
Russia
The Portable Chekhov - Anton Chekhov
A collection of Chekhov short stories including The Lady with the Pet Dog, Peasants and the Name Day Party.
Japan
Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami
Depressed people in post world war 2 Japan. Definitely a stylistic departure for Murakami.
Europe
England
Case Histories - Kate Atkinson
Three cases of whodunnit in England. The first book featuring Jackson Brodie.
Welcome to the challenge, Chaitra! I'm so glad you have joined.
Diane wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Chaitra! I'm so glad you have joined."Thanks Diane!
