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good Laos books

scomoore1

flashpacker
Posts: 32

Strongly recommend anthropologist Andrew Walker's book The Search for the Golden Boat (Hawaii) for anyone spending time on boats, near Mekong landings or near the Mekong in Laos and Thailand. The book examines the transboundary river traders and trade in the region.

Also, take a bunch of Colin Cotterill's 'Dr. Siri' novels (I think there are six of them in paperbound versions right now. The protagonist is the national coroner of Laos and the novels light on all kinds of interesting subjects -- Lao politics, the war, buddhism, re-education camps, etc. all anchored by Dr. Siri's pursuit of the causes of death of a series of characters. Great reads. Cotterill himself is very active in Lao education and health issues. Check out his website.

#1 Posted: 28/7/2011 - 05:07
msknowall12

newbie
Posts: 3

Posted from within Vietnam.

Thank you so much for your recommendation. I have bookmarks. Good day to you!

#2 Posted: 17/11/2011 - 02:20
DKBK

longtail driver
Posts: 8

Has anyone read Ant Egg Soup by a foodie who travels to Laos? Recently this book was recommended to me, but I would love to get some other opinions before I run out and get a copy.

#3 Posted: 4/12/2011 - 01:09
scomoore1

flashpacker
Posts: 32

Ant Egg Soup is a nice read. It has several recipes as well. I'd recommend it. The author is a very intrepid traveller and it would be fun to find some of her dishes.

#4 Posted: 22/12/2011 - 09:48
MADMAC

mahout
Posts: 3999

The Ravens by Christopher Robbins is excellent.

#5 Posted: 22/12/2011 - 10:43

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