Backpack
2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by princess-peapod from San Luis Obispo, California USA on Sunday, November 16, 2008
Nothing links man to man like the frequent passage from hand to hand of a good book."
~Walter Sickers
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Because you are reusing, you know recycling!
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"No two persons ever read the same book."
Edmund Wilson, critic
Following her mother's funeral, Tansy winds up in the hospital after overdosing on cocaine and alcohol. Soon after, the 28-year-old party-girl decides she needs a change and plans a year-long trek through Southeast Asia with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Tom. He characteristically backs out at the last minute, but Tansy decides to go anyway, and in the end, she gets more than she bargained for. From the moment she arrives in Saigon, she is forced to shed her preconceived notions about people, herself included. She examines her own dependency on alcohol and drugs, falls in love with someone she initially dismissed, and becomes increasingly afraid she is somehow linked to a string of murders of female backpackers in cities on her itinerary. Tansy's first-person narrative is interspersed with e-mails between her and her friends and family, and although at first this device seems gimmicky, it becomes integral to the plot. Barr mixes many elements--adventure, romance, mystery--and successfully juggles them in a fast-paced and enjoyable tale.
"Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack." --Virginia Woolf
~Walter Sickers
Wanna know why Book Crossing is great?
Because you are reusing, you know recycling!
Save a book today. Don't throw it away set it free!
Thank you for taking the time to visit us at Bookcrossing.
If this is your first visit to our site...welcome!I'm sure you'll find it fun!
All over the world people are following the journey of their books through BookCrossing, by making an entry you will be helping keep this book's unique history up-to-date. You can make your first journal entry about this book now! Just tell us where you found it...don't worry about giving your name, you can remain anonymous if you wish!
"No two persons ever read the same book."
Edmund Wilson, critic
Following her mother's funeral, Tansy winds up in the hospital after overdosing on cocaine and alcohol. Soon after, the 28-year-old party-girl decides she needs a change and plans a year-long trek through Southeast Asia with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Tom. He characteristically backs out at the last minute, but Tansy decides to go anyway, and in the end, she gets more than she bargained for. From the moment she arrives in Saigon, she is forced to shed her preconceived notions about people, herself included. She examines her own dependency on alcohol and drugs, falls in love with someone she initially dismissed, and becomes increasingly afraid she is somehow linked to a string of murders of female backpackers in cities on her itinerary. Tansy's first-person narrative is interspersed with e-mails between her and her friends and family, and although at first this device seems gimmicky, it becomes integral to the plot. Barr mixes many elements--adventure, romance, mystery--and successfully juggles them in a fast-paced and enjoyable tale.
"Second hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack." --Virginia Woolf
Journal Entry 2 by princess-peapod at Joe Mommas in Avila Beach, California USA on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
If you found this book while in the area of San Luis Obispo, CA. feel free to come by and check out Joe Mommas which houses our bookshelf! We also hold our local meetups on the first Tuesday of each month at 5pm there, please come join the fun! The books on the shelf are free to for you to read, enjoy and pass along to another!
wanted to like this one a bit more than I did, but an ok read all in all. The characters in the first half of the book are almost unlikeable which made it tough going for me.
taking to a local meetup, if not taken by another member it will be placed on the shelf for another to enjoy!
"A book is a mysterious object, I said, and once it floats out into the world, anything can happen. All kinds of mischief can be caused, and there's not a damned thing you can do about it. For better or worse, it's completely out of your control."
Paul Auster
wanted to like this one a bit more than I did, but an ok read all in all. The characters in the first half of the book are almost unlikeable which made it tough going for me.
taking to a local meetup, if not taken by another member it will be placed on the shelf for another to enjoy!
"A book is a mysterious object, I said, and once it floats out into the world, anything can happen. All kinds of mischief can be caused, and there's not a damned thing you can do about it. For better or worse, it's completely out of your control."
Paul Auster
I have not yet finished reading the book. But I wanted to let the "liberator" know how much I am enjoying the read. With my work schedule, I don't finish books all that fast, so it may be a month before I set the book 'free' again.
What I like so far about the book is its irreverent lead character...her struggles in relationships, and the way her vulnerability comes through her tough exterior. I also love the British view and the many colloquialisms. Not very flattering of Vietnam...and Southeast Asia...but it seems as much about misguided expectations as anything. I look forward to seeing out Tansy makes out.
As always.... LS
P.S. I am turned on by the concept of BookCrossing.com. I am going to let fly a few books that have been taking up space on my bookshelves at home. Thanks for the inspiration.
What I like so far about the book is its irreverent lead character...her struggles in relationships, and the way her vulnerability comes through her tough exterior. I also love the British view and the many colloquialisms. Not very flattering of Vietnam...and Southeast Asia...but it seems as much about misguided expectations as anything. I look forward to seeing out Tansy makes out.
As always.... LS
P.S. I am turned on by the concept of BookCrossing.com. I am going to let fly a few books that have been taking up space on my bookshelves at home. Thanks for the inspiration.
