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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star

By: Paul Theroux
Narrated by: John McDonough
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 In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Paul Theroux retraces the steps he took thirty years ago in his classic The Great Railway Bazaar. From the Eurostar in London, he once again sets out on a journey to the East, travelling overland through Eastern Europe, India and Asia. Infused with the changes that have shaped the exterior landscape and enriched with developments to his own perceptions and psychology, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is an absorbing and beautifully written follow-up to The Great Railway Bazaar.©2008 Paul Theroux (P)2009 WF Howes Ltd Travel Writing & Commentary Haunted Railroad Russia Imperialism Middle East Imperial Japan
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A beautiful, relatable, informative view of travel that would give any true traveler the itch to get out and explore.
Is it romantic to travel the world by train? of course it is. Is it always romantic? No, of course not and Paul is very honest about it.
Well done. Great story.

Quality travel writing

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Easy to read in a conversational and observant manner with honest reflection on the state of play.

Honest, articulate, insightful, and instructive

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much more detailed account of travels interwoven with obscure but always fascinating history. preferred the Railway Bazaar narrator for his range of accents...but this listening was equally enjoyable

great afterward to Railway Bazaar!

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As a fan of the 1973 great railway bazaar I was pleased to find the re-visit and it did not disappoint, Rather it illuminated the original trip and expanded on the journey
Thanks for a most enjoyable literary experience

The return journey

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