
On the Plain of Snakes
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Narrated by:
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Joseph Balderrama
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By:
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Paul Theroux
The master of contemporary travel writing, Paul Theroux, immerses himself in the beautiful and troubled heart of modern Mexico.
Nogales is a border town caught between Mexico and the United States of America. A 40-foot steel fence runs through its centre, separating the prosperous US side from the impoverished Mexican side. It is a fascinating site of tension, now more than ever, as the town fills with hopeful border crossers and the deportees who have been caught and brought back. And it is here that Paul Theroux will begin his journey into the culturally rich but troubled heart of modern Mexico.
Moving through the deserts just south of the Arizona border, Theroux finds a place brimming with charm, yet visibly marked by both the US border patrol looming to the north and mounting discord from within. Attending local language and culinary schools, driving through the country and meeting its people, Paul Theroux gets under the skin of Mexico.
From the writer praised for his 'curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms' (New York Times Book Review), On the Plain of Snakes is an urgent and mesmerising exploration of a region in conflict.
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epic chronicle of an outstandingly bold odyssey
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The narrator seemed to mispronounce some things, but I found it forgivable and thought it was probably caused by switching languages frequently. I enjoyed the chance to learn some more Mexican phrases.
A ride through Mexico
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Excellent Book Helped by a Fine Reading
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Again, this is a very good book by Paul Theroux.
Informative, entertaining. Important to learn about the country and its people.
Their ambitions, their artistic abilities and the striving for a more prosperous life for themselves.
So close to our country and so different in many ways.
Needless to say that I ABSOLUTELY recommend listening.
The narrator, mr. Joseph Balderrama, is a pleasure to listen to.
My thanks to all involved, JK
ENJOYING
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Hmmmm...interesting
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The narrative was ok, however I had a hard time reconciling the narrator voice to the actual age of the author. It sounded as a 20 something year old was narrating the story of a man in his 60s and there was some type disconnect for me while listening to it, especially at times when author's age was mentioned in the book. I think it would have been better to have this book narrated by the author himself or someone a bit older. That's just my opinion, but otherwise it was a great book. Definitely recommend.
Interesting and educational
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Gain a better understanding of Mexico
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read and learn
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This is in contrast to many other well meaning narrators, who are incapable of pronouncing even one word in a foreign language correctly.
Superb Narration
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I have lived I in Mexico for 20 years. This book has filled in a lot of holes. Knowledge of Mexico is like knowing the ocean. There currents swirl and change. The beauty and danger are always the same. Theroux is a honest and compassionate pilot. This book is the first thing you read, if you are moving here. This is the place to come if you are a painter or a writer. It will wake you up to the artist inside you, where you wake up to secret wonder landscapes in your dozing soul.
Great Book
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