pickOnce again I am conflicted as to how to rate this. I think the beginning of this could have benefitted from better organization. There was a lot of information thrown out, out there that eventually started to make sense, is my only real issue.
I am always fascinated by “exploration“ type books even if a lot of them are motivated by greed and colonialism. There is still so much merit there.
Made a date with myself this morning to catch up on my bookclub book and eat pie.
The worst of the author‘s invective is against the French. It‘s a wonder this man has any friends, but then again, his wife is divorcing him and he‘s on an extended solo outing. 🧐
But his contempt for the French may be justified (sorry all my French friends). At the time he wrote this book the French were nuking Pacific islands mercilessly. France, at least at the time, was the world‘s largest supplier of nuclear weapons.
#10BeforeTheEnd update:
I finished Paris noir and The Adventures of Vela. I was planning on starting Mejnun and Leyla but after Vela, I need a break on the long-form poetry front, so Soul Mountain it is! As it is a doorstop and I have a few days off, it should be perfect.
@ChaoticMissAdventures
Pic is of the Chinese Garden in Chaumont, back in June
#NobelPrize
pickSaw this on a list of best nonfiction that reads like fiction. I learned so much about Tibet — it‘s huge! And such severe altitude and weather. And the Chinese ruined everything. Fascinating.
More about food in #Samoa.
#foodandlit @Catsandbooks
Finally, a description of some food in #Samoa. #foodandlit @Catsandbooks
Current audiobook…This one was not really on my radar, but I liked the movie trailer and decided to check it out.
A part of me knows better, but a part of me hopes there is still a surviving ancient civilization that does its best to stay hidden to protect its peace. Something that is not meant for contemporary eyes to see. 3h