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| Bangkok Haunts | 
 enlarge | Author: John Burdett
Publisher: Corgi Adult
Category: Book
Buy Used: $11.05
Used (5) from $11.05
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 2717565
Format: Import
Media: Paperback
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.8 x 1.2
ISBN: 0552153591
EAN: 9780552153591
ASIN: 0552153591
Publication Date: May 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New. Delivery is usually 5 - 8 working days from order, International is by Royal Mail Airmail
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| Customer Reviews:
ACCURACY IN BANGKOK August 31, 2008
Not much you can say about this sexy thriller except "excellent and fascinating." Burdett is a wonderful writer and captures the heart and soul of the mysterious city of Bangkok, where many people make up their own rules as they go through life. He takes you through the dark alleys where people barely subsist, as well as exclusive gentlemen's clubs where all fantasies can come true. All you need for this artificial fulfillment are the right connections and the money and drugs. His main detective, Sonchai Jitpleecheep, is a most interesting charcter, walking both sides of right and wrong, and often blending the two with his prostitutes and warping the laws in a somewhat pragmatic manner. I read the book in Thailand and saw firsthand some of his locales and the manner in which certain things are done in the seamier parts of Asia. With words, Burdett gives you a real sense of smelling and sensing Bangkok up close. A good read and worth the BHT. I liked it, especially while snacking on spicy food provided by the numerous street vendors.
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