Another excellent travel book which documents the amazing story of a journey down the Congo river, through the most dangerous country in the world. The hardships faced make for a compelling read & these are expertly interwoven with the accounts of historical travellers as well as with updates on the contemporary politics of the region. There's also a passionate & well-reasoned argument as to why the country has failed so badly & what might be done to help get it back on its feet, though that possibility does seem remote. It's never certain that the author will reach his goal & I was gripped until the end as a consequence.4/5
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