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The Places in Between
- Narrated by: Rory Stewart
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
Rory Stewart's sparsely poetic and highly acclaimed account of his walk across Afghanistan in January 2002 has been hailed as a modern classic of travel writing. Traveling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route, Stewart was nearly defeated by the hostile conditions. With the help of an unexpected companion and the generosity of the people he met on the way, however, he survived to report back on a region closed to the world by twenty-four years of war...
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- themaster
- 28-02-24
Endurance and mental strength
Superb narration giving an insight into a culture that exists, one which I found fascinating, instructive and most importantly for me, thought provoking. Thank you Rory.
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- Mrs D
- 15-03-24
Unbelievable bravery.
I couldn't stop listening to this story of amazing courage and determination. I would highly recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-24
One man’s pursuit of discovery across the heart of the Eurasian continent.
A simple narrative makes for an easy listen as Rory takes you with him across Afghanistan as he meets and interacts with the different peoples of the various regions he crosses. Their welcomes vary from warm to frigid showing the difference in their outlooks, positions, and experiences of the previous years and decades of Afghanistan’s turbulent recent past.
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- Linda C
- 11-01-24
Extreme walking
I am astounded at Rory’s tenacity, determination and resilience in walking such hostile terrain, and at his knowledge of the history and culture of this region. I learned so much by listening.
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- Jam
- 01-05-24
Simply wonderful
A fascinating and personal insight of a journey most of us will never attempt.
I am about to listen to it for a second time in order to understand more of the beginning of the adventure. Great to follow the names on a map well done Rory Stewart and thank you audible more please.
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- Dave Anthony
- 27-08-24
Brilliant
Well written and interesting. I was struck by Rory’s description of the various characters who walked with him on this journey. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-23
surprised by my connection to the journey
i was captivated and admire the author's bravery and sprit of adventure. i was surprised by my tears at the end.
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- Karen Kitson
- 14-07-24
Rory's description's of the people and the history of Afghanistan.
What a fantastic listen, I really enjoyed Rory's narration. I would thoroughly recommend this audiobook
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-24
very well read and interesting book.
extremely well read and informative book. highly engrossing and interesting. highly recommend. better than most fiction.
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- Andrew
- 17-03-24
Compassion and Endurance
I sometimes wonder at the beginning of a new audio book, what I’ve let myself in for. The story, the narrator, the subject. This was no exception and for a while I was dubious that I would continue. How glad I am that I did. I have much admiration for Rory Stewart. Much as I like walking - the sheer distance and conditions he endures would floor me. Furthermore - in this case - the people he meets, the food he eats, the sanitary and sleeping arrangements would finish me off in a few days. Yet endure he does - and with a large amount of compassion for the circumstances of the many people of Afghanistan.
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