Gatecrashing Paradise

Gatecrashing Paradise: Misadventure in the Real Maldives | Tom Chesshyre

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The #Maldives are usually visited by tourists going to the private resort islands, but Chesshyre takes a different approach, going to multiple islands where Maldivians actually live to try to better illustrate the culture. I thought this was fascinating and was delighted to find a set of seat stickers from Emirates airlines tucked inside (gotta love used books).

#ReadingAsia2021

August #doublespin, right at the wire!

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB, TheAromaofBooks

Librarybelle I love finding ephemera in used books! 3y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y

Librariana I'm curious to know what the stickers say! 🤔🧐 I tried doing the zoom in pinch thing on the image, but then I remembered this isn't Instagram. Unless that's a Litsy feature that I don't have access to? 😳 3y

Hooked_on_books @Librariana I wish they would do that, but no. I usually take a screenshot then zoom in on that if I‘m trying to read something. The stickers are in Arabic (I assume) and English and say Do not Disturb, Wake me up for 🍽, and Wake me up for 🛍 (duty free). I think they‘re a smart idea, plus I‘ve never been on that airline, so it‘s cool to have these! 3y

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Hooked_on_books

Gatecrashing Paradise: Misadventure in the Real Maldives | Tom Chesshyre

I brought in books to trade at my local used bookstore and their book buyer is not in this week! (I should have called first.) I still had credit from last time, so I picked up these lovelies and was delighted to find the tagged book, as I wanted to read it for #ReadingAsia2021 for #Maldives and couldn‘t find it anywhere. I love it when that happens!

Tamra Love the green….and the books too! 3y

Tamra I really enjoyed The Worst Hard Time. 3y

Librariana Hooray for serendipity! 😊 Sorry you missed their buyer, but glad you found some treasures! 3y

BarbaraBB I love it when that happens too! Enjoy! 3y

Hooked_on_books @Tamra I‘ve read a couple from Egan and I really like how he writes—so engaging. I live in a rainy spot in Hawaii, so we have no shortage of green! 3y

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BarbaraBB

Gatecrashing Paradise: Misadventure in the Real Maldives | Tom Chesshyre

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I know so much more about the #Maldives now than I ever wanted to know! So it was informative and entertaining. That‘s about it. If it weren‘t for #ReadingAsia2021 I never would have read it, I‘m sure!

Thanks for sending the book @squirrelbrain 🤍. I will pass it on to you @Cinfhen if you‘re still interested 😃

#ReadingAsia2021 🇲🇻

Librarybelle

squirrelbrain I agree - it was a little bit dry in parts but I think I enjoyed it more than you did! 3y

BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain I did like his writing, I didn‘t think it dry, it just was a bit too much of the same if I express myself well. Still, I am glad I read it and I would love to visit those off the beaten track islands too!! 3y

squirrelbrain Yes, you‘re right actually Barbara - not so much dry, just a bit samey / repetitive - you express it better than I did. 3y

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Librarybelle Succinct and telling review! 3y

Cinfhen Im not really itching to read it / save your $!! I‘ll find a different book - if not I‘ll read a Wikipedia article 😊😆😉 3y

BarbaraBB @Cinfhen I‘d be glad to send it but I agree I do think you won‘t care much for this book! 3y

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BarbaraBB

Gatecrashing Paradise: Misadventure in the Real Maldives | Tom Chesshyre

Dear Helen, your book arrived today and it looks totally new! Are you sure you and Mum Squirrel both read it?! It looks intriguing though and I am interested in finding out more about this country- that I never have considered a destination for myself either 😀😉. Thank you so much! I‘ll make it up to you! ❤️#swapme #readingasia2021

squirrelbrain

Crazeedi So special!💞 3y

squirrelbrain Glad it arrived - that didn‘t take long either, I only posted it on Friday! It was a used library book but with one of those horrid plastic covers on so I took that off, and it does look brand new doesn‘t it?! I hope you find it interesting... it will certainly tick a box if nothing else! 😘 3y

BarbaraBB A library book well taken care of! I am really curious about the book and will keep you posted. Thanks for all 💝 (edited) 3y

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squirrelbrain

Gatecrashing Paradise: Misadventure in the Real Maldives | Tom Chesshyre

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This was my #bookspin for January and also book number 3 for #readingasia2021.

The author travelled primarily to the non-resort islands of the #maldives in 2013 looking at history, politics, religion and environment. I liked the writing style and learned a lot and, although there was nothing truly groundbreaking about this book, it was a pleasant, interesting read.

Interesting fact: the highest natural ‘hill‘ on the Maldives is 7ft 10 inches!

Librarybelle, BarbaraBB, TheAromaofBooks

squirrelbrain @BarbaraBB - this will come to you soon; #mummysquirrel would like to read it first! #swapme 3y

squirrelbrain The author found this book interesting....

The Maldive Islanders: A Study of the Popular Culture of an Ancient Ocean Kingdom

squirrelbrain The author also mentions this book, an adventure thriller set on the Maldivian island of Gan

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squirrelbrain Apparently this one also features the Maldives

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BarbaraBB Of course! Let mummy Squirrel spend as much time with it as she wants 🤍 3y

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y

Hooked_on_books I love the idea of looking past the tourist areas to see what a place truly is. My personal preference is to go places in the off season and stay at non traditional accommodation to try to get a different flavor of a place. Though resorts have their appeal as well! I don‘t think I have anything in my personal library for the Maldives, so I‘ll have to see if my library has this one. 3y

Hooked_on_books And now you have me thinking of a book I read kind of along these lines about the Galapagos. It obviously doesn‘t work for the Asia challenge, but I found it a really interesting read (plus I read it while visiting there, which added a nice layer to the experience).

Plundering Paradise: The Hand of Man on the Galapagos Islands

Librarybelle Stacking this! 3y

squirrelbrain You never know Holly @Hooked_on_books - wait long enough and this one might make it‘s way to you... I can see it being a well-travelled book! The other book you mentioned sounds interesting too - I‘m going to stack it as both my Mum and I would like it I‘m sure. 3y

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