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Geoff Dyer
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Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary travel collection that blends travel writing, essays, criticism, and fiction to explore the question of why we travel. Shortlisted for a prestigious travel book award, it speaks to armchair travelers and curious thinkers who relish sharp wit and thoughtful observation. The tone is witty, perceptive, and occasionally cantankerous, inviting readers to laugh and reflect in equal measure.
Across episodic pieces that span from a visit to The Lightning Field in New Mexico to chasing Gauguin’s ghost in French Polynesia, the book uses place to illuminate memory, desire, and imagination. It weaves together travelogues, brief probes into culture and art, and inventive fiction, guided by a keen eye for detail and a sly sense of humor. The reading experience feels adventurous yet intimate, as the writer moves between landscapes and ideas with brisk, candid prose.
For readers seeking a blend of genres, this work offers a distinctive voice and a flexible structure that rewards both quick dips and longer journeys. It invites reflection on how travel shapes perception, culture, and personal philosophy, while maintaining momentum through lively anecdotes, sharp takes, and surprising turns.
Readers finish with a refreshed sense of why travel matters, a sharpened sense of humor, and a lasting impression of how place can illuminate philosophy, memory, and everyday life.
Product Details
Author
Geoff Dyer
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9781782117421
ISBN
9781782117421
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.6x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 875
₹ 744
₹ 131 Off