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UK

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China
4.8

Nadine Hudson

Why is it often better for a writer to not put things into perspective?

Henry Rollins -
USA
6

Henry Rollins

Is this book any good for those who are not into hardcore punk?

Huang Nubo -
Germany
3.3

Huang Nubo

Does this book only exist because the author is fabulously rich?

Brian Dawtrey's
Tanzania
5

Brian Dawtrey

What's the difference between telling anecdotes and writing a book?

Xiao Peng's
UK
4

Xiaopeng

If this book isn't badly written, then why is it still bad?

Tony Hawks'
Ireland
4.3

Tony Hawks

How far can humor carry a boring (and narcissist) story?

Gunther PlĂĽschow's
China
6.3

Gunther PlĂĽschow

Can we really read about warfare as if it was just an adventure?

William Lindesay's
China
7.3

William Lindesay

Is this book just about a physical feat, or is there something more to it?

Laurie Lee's
Spain
6.8

Laurie Lee

Aren't less words sometimes better, even if the words are beautiful?

Heinrich Heine's
Germany
7

Heinrich Heine

Why do these travel stories from 19th century Germany remain so recommendable?

Jehan de Mandeville's
Iraq
5.3

Jean de Mandeville

Why is it so much fun to read Medieval travel stories that are at least partly untrue?

Karl Philipp Moritz'
UK
7.3

Karl Philipp Moritz

What makes this book such a pleasant read after more than two centuries?

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