To the Ends of the Earth

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Paul Theroux is celebrated as one of the finest travel writers in English, and this collection enhances that reputation. He explores isolated and fascinating locations, creating an elegy that immerses readers in the journey. His evocative and breathtaking prose serves as an armchair traveler's guide to the world, making distant places feel familiar. Praise for the collection highlights its narrative quality, with one review noting it "reads like a wonderful novel." Another emphasizes the powerful insights into Theroux's mind as a prominent American fiction writer turned traveler. Readers accompany him as he shares unique experiences, such as conversing with a sultan in Malaysia, witnessing poignant rituals in a Singapore cemetery, feeling out of place among nudists in Corsica, and observing the remnants of war in Vietnam. Theroux's travel writing is described as the best in the genre, with his keen eye for overlooked details and a skeptic's ear for significant comments. As readers journey with him through the vast landscapes of China, the diverse cultures of Latin America, and quirky English seaside towns, they are captivated by his distinctive perspective and storytelling ability.