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Lost on Planet China

By: J. Maarten Troost
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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 J. Maarten Troost charmed listeners with his humorous tales of wandering the remote islands of the South Pacific in The Sex Lives of Cannibals and Getting Stoned with Savages. When the travel bug bit again, he took on the world's most populous and intriguing nation.

As Troost relates his gonzo adventure - dodging deadly drivers in Shanghai, eating yak in Tibet, deciphering restaurant menus (offering local favorites such as cattle penis with garlic), and visiting with Chairman Mao (still dead) - he reveals a vast, complex country on the brink of transformation that will soon shape the way we all work, live, and think.

This insightful, hilarious narrative brings China to life as you've never seen it before.

©2008 J. Maarten Troost (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Asia Customs & Traditions Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary China Tradition Funny Witty Imperial Japan
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Brilliantly narrated, this is the best journey through China I have yet to find. From the hilarious to the frightening, it is a fantastic listen.

China at it’s best

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Both highly entertaining and very informative, the author doesn’t sugar coat anything. Excellent narration although it is a tiny bit off-putting to have the narrator of Anne Rice’s Dracula novels telling travel stories!

Brilliant book

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I really enjoyed this book, very well written and narrated! I have travelled extensively throughout China (including Tibet) and this book give a true and funny account of what it is like! I recommend! 😎

Excellent Story

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excellent humorous tale well narrated. An alternative informative naritive about the real China, eye opener

very entertaining

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This book has it all as far as I am concerned! It is interesting, informative, funny and thoughtful - what more could you ask for! It's about the authors travels through modern China and his observations of everyday life for the average Chinese person, from what they eat, work, history, etc - it's not as boring as I have made it sound! I would highly recommend it - I only wish Audible had more of his books on here - I would get them in a flash! Please read it - you will love it - honest!

really enjoyed this book - excellent!

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