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jameskennedy's review
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Such an interesting period of history and I think that Kapuścinśki does an excellent job of drawing from his experiences without making it about him
rosekk's review
4.0
The snapshots of life as a journalist in mid 2oth century Africa were enjoyable to read, and an interesting view of the era.
kalikabali's review
5.0
A short extract from The shadow of the sun, it reminded me again how absolutely wonderful Kapuściński's writing is. How he can make everything come alive and put you right in there so that you feel the oppressive heat of the Saharan towns and shiver in the eerie darkness of the African nights.
He is one of my favourite ("The favourite", perhaps) non-fiction writer. And I promise myself that I will reread some of his books in the new year.
He is one of my favourite ("The favourite", perhaps) non-fiction writer. And I promise myself that I will reread some of his books in the new year.
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