The Consul's File Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Not his best work but these connected stories are entertaining. "

" i'm a sucker for fiction set in exotic locales. and this one is all about southeastern asia, a place i've never actually been, which makes me like the book even more. nothing especially great happens, plot-wise, but theroux has a knack for atmosphere and setting that makes the whole thing work. "

" I enjoyed the connected short story format. I am an enthusiastic reader of Theroux's travel books, but dislike most of his novels with the same sort of passion that I love the travelogues. However, I truly enjoyed reading this book. "

" Wonderfully location piece -- southeast Asia envelopes the novel and is the main character, and the rest is a bit incidental "

" This is one of those collections I return to. Is Indonesian Gothic a fair description? "

" Excellent book - from the characters, to the semi-autobiographical nature, to the linen-suit embassy atmosphere of old soaks punishing gin bottles. Would read it again right now, if I hadn't already loaned it out. "