tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post4878875624046662760..comments2024-03-02T20:13:07.434+00:00Comments on Tiny Library: Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell ZukoffSam (Tiny Library)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-91798077780136828842012-06-16T05:57:19.504+01:002012-06-16T05:57:19.504+01:00Oh, this sounds like it hit the spot for you! I h...Oh, this sounds like it hit the spot for you! I have a newly-minted rule of thumb on non-fiction that if the title has a lot of "spark" words, it probably will disappoint, but sounds like this is the exception that proves the rule!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-14313548497075922492012-06-15T17:16:33.491+01:002012-06-15T17:16:33.491+01:00I have a mild obsession with New Guinea. I'm g...I have a mild obsession with New Guinea. I'm going to have to find this one ASAP. (incidentally, if you have read Jared Diamond's book Guns, Germs and Steel, it paints a terrifying picture of life in PNG.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-36077696403985778172012-06-15T16:42:29.111+01:002012-06-15T16:42:29.111+01:00See -- I missed that -- but I seriously skimmed to...See -- I missed that -- but I seriously skimmed toward the end. I just didn't have the patience to get there!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-15689798634092201182012-06-15T16:39:14.056+01:002012-06-15T16:39:14.056+01:00This sounds very engaging. I think this will be my...This sounds very engaging. I think this will be my beach read!Kingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670888226156369655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-32664108258538983512012-06-14T21:02:31.938+01:002012-06-14T21:02:31.938+01:00But Frieda was Al-Lien/Irene's granddaughter, ...But Frieda was Al-Lien/Irene's granddaughter, unless I have completely read that wrong....Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-2865264908446410742012-06-14T20:40:33.467+01:002012-06-14T20:40:33.467+01:00Well, mostly not knowing how Frieda/Tayeb's st...Well, mostly not knowing how Frieda/Tayeb's story connected with Eva's!Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-66674648741641606722012-06-14T20:37:03.614+01:002012-06-14T20:37:03.614+01:00I did see your review although I know next to noth...I did see your review although I know next to nothing about The Gilded Age! I agree that Frieda's story was weaker but I found Tayeb very interesting so that compensated for me. What holes did you find?Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-48487906768310350672012-06-14T20:33:21.584+01:002012-06-14T20:33:21.584+01:00Sam, I rarely read non-fiction for whatever reason...Sam, I rarely read non-fiction for whatever reason -- altho I am reading more and more these days. (In fact, today's review is for non-fiction -- I think my fifth for 2012!) <br /><br />I so thought I'd love ALCGTK for all the reasons you mentioned but Frieda's story line left me so cold! I found myself skipping her to just read Eva and Co. but that left me with some holes toward the end.Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-80071699310895065812012-06-14T20:31:22.053+01:002012-06-14T20:31:22.053+01:00Do you not read non-fiction Audra? If it's wa...Do you not read non-fiction Audra? If it's wasn't true, it would make a fantastic story! <br /><br />I finished Lady Cyclist yesterday and I utterly adored it. But then I guess I was always going to as I love historical fiction, armchair travelling, Islamic culture and dual narratives.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53530327813508250392012-06-14T20:29:02.195+01:002012-06-14T20:29:02.195+01:00Anna, Zuckoff had definitely done his homework, ma...Anna, Zuckoff had definitely done his homework, made the book much more interesting to read :)Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-17352223757623246382012-06-14T20:28:30.611+01:002012-06-14T20:28:30.611+01:00I was surprised by this book, I expected it to be ...I was surprised by this book, I expected it to be good but I didn't expect it to be that good!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-53016423910368439252012-06-14T18:16:54.753+01:002012-06-14T18:16:54.753+01:00I love the cover -- it makes me wish it was a nove...I love the cover -- it makes me wish it was a novel but I love that it sounds like a compelling piece of non-fiction. Looking forward to your review of A Lady Cyclist's Guide... it was a pseudo-DNF for me. :(Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-13355782942609012852012-06-14T00:31:22.019+01:002012-06-14T00:31:22.019+01:00Time for a sequel, perhaps? :)Time for a sequel, perhaps? :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-73596497512568246102012-06-13T23:06:42.058+01:002012-06-13T23:06:42.058+01:00I've heard a lot of good things about this boo...I've heard a lot of good things about this book, and I'm glad to see you liked it as well. It sounds like the author did his homework!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-29927338534583490752012-06-13T22:54:50.543+01:002012-06-13T22:54:50.543+01:00This was already on my radar - but your great revi...This was already on my radar - but your great review has pushed it up the list! Sounds much better rounded than a simple adventure account.Deborah Lawrensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882043247450468229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-76583765064525294272012-06-13T20:10:59.557+01:002012-06-13T20:10:59.557+01:00You're right about exploring both sides of the...You're right about exploring both sides of the story. I wanted to read more about Zuckoff's trip to meet the tribespeople.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-15217205590542135192012-06-13T20:09:25.325+01:002012-06-13T20:09:25.325+01:00It was, worth checking out.It was, worth checking out.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59504454018712530922012-06-13T20:09:10.011+01:002012-06-13T20:09:10.011+01:00What other books on Shangri La have you read? Wou...What other books on Shangri La have you read? Would you recommend them?<br />I think you would definitely enjoy this book if you're already interested in the area.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-42840318474632892722012-06-13T20:08:30.398+01:002012-06-13T20:08:30.398+01:00Thanks Trish! I agree that balance is tricky in a...Thanks Trish! I agree that balance is tricky in a lot of non-fiction books, so I was pleased that Zuckoff had got it right.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-5305651855293414152012-06-13T16:48:18.934+01:002012-06-13T16:48:18.934+01:00This sounds like a great read! I think it is so im...This sounds like a great read! I think it is so important for a non-fiction writer to explore both sides of a story, so it's great that the author interviewed the survivors and the people of the tribe.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333927782181943347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-46624662332967685152012-06-13T11:45:23.560+01:002012-06-13T11:45:23.560+01:00This sounds really good.This sounds really good.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-59832497637303804042012-06-13T10:54:17.250+01:002012-06-13T10:54:17.250+01:00I've read quite a few books based on journeys ...I've read quite a few books based on journeys to Shangri La, but this would be more amazing as it is based on real adventures...<br />Thank you for the review! Do visit and follow!<br />http://riversihaveknown.com/Amritorupa Kanjilal https://www.blogger.com/profile/05297857308903060458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637440206562155541.post-56549657486520886962012-06-13T06:50:03.619+01:002012-06-13T06:50:03.619+01:00Wow! So glad you liked it! I love background infor...Wow! So glad you liked it! I love background information but agree it can be overwhelming sometimes. That's great that the author found a good balance. <br /><br />Thanks for being on the tour!trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.com