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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813 EAN: 9789810539184 ISBN: 9810539185 Label: Tuttle Publishing Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: January 15, 2006 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Studio: Tuttle Publishing Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Badly writtenAfter having lived in Thailand for a couple of years I was interested to read this book. It was however incredibly badly written with unimaginatively stereotyped characters. The author seemed to be trying to convey his knowledge of the sex industry in Thailand. In my opinion he would have been better off writing an information book rather than trying to knit the facts together with rather a weak storyline. `Private Dancer' by Stephen Leather makes a far better read. Rating:  - Easy readingThis is a very easy book to read. Something you can pick up on Saturday/Sunday morning. However if you hope this book will give you an idea on your travels then choose a different one. It's a nice story but a bit 'girly' in a way, I guess. Depending on your expectations you will either like it or love it. I enjoyed it and hope you will too. Rating:  - Great book to learn more about Thailand.The author has obviously spent many years in Thailand and knows much of the society, culture and language. This makes for fascinating reading - as the average backpacker/holidaymaker, you might find it really hard to come across the amount of information contained in this book in one place, It is also presented in a way that is relevant for the average westerner sitting on the beach. On the other hand, stylistically it is dreadful. It is rather like reading a book written by a fifteen-year-old. It is also packed with cliches - the Aussie backpacker who is so thirsty he's as "dry as a dead dingo's donger", the scottish backpacker who likes a "dram" of whisky. And almost the whole book is written in conversation as well... "what's wrong with that then?" he asked inquisitively. "it ends up being a clumsy technique which allows the author to impart his knowledge of the region through more knowledgable characters, and perpetuate the cliches through the rest," he replied quickly. "it sounds like you really didn't like the book at all?" he wondered. "well I learnt a lot more about a country that I love, but cringed along the way, so that's why I've given it three stars," he replied, with an air of finality. Rating:  - A real page turner!I bought the book whilst out in Thailand. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. The basic story line is a romance following a backpacker and a local girl. However, there was so much more. The book addresses the plight of migrant Thai workers who are forced to leave their homes in search of work. It gave me much more insight when talking to locals about the issues affecting them. A highly recommended read! Rating: - Food for thought.I originally read this book because a friend brought it to our book group. She knew the author and suggested that although it was not the best written book she'd ever read, it made interesting reading. The author is obviously very sympathetic to the plight of the Thai people, particularly the women; driven into the sex industry as a result of extreme poverty. There are interesting differences highlighted between those who earn money via the sex industry and those who struggle to maintain their reputation and keep themselves pure in spite of the pressures of poverty. At the end of the day, the importance of sending money home to the family is the driving force, whatever the means of earning it. My criticisms of the book centre around some of the conversation, particularly that between Ben, the central character, and Emma, with whom he originally travels to Thailand. There's also conversation between some of the back-packers, about America, which seems a little out of place. I was disappointed that we never really know what becomes of Fon and her 'farang' boyfriend, Ben. Perhaps an opening for a follow-up book highlighting some of the cultural problems existing in mixed marriages, (of which we see many in Dubai). Andrew Hick's "Thai Girl" website reports that his book has been extremely well recieved in Thailand and Singapore, outselling many blockbusters on the English language shelves. I think this is probably it's greatest accolade, if the locals think it's got something to say, we should give it a chance.  Try searching the Internet for "Thai Girl" or Ebay for "Thai Girl". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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