A book by someone who's been there - a must for "Asia Hands"
I read this book about eight (8) years ago and by my own experience found it to be based on fact. The locals, the people, and the general South East Asian atmosphere, (Lao, Thai, Vietnam cultures) are evident thru-out the novel. A must for the first time visitor to Thailand or related areas - especially for the single American male who is fed-up with the typical big, fat, and man hating American women. If American women had to compete with their Asian counterparts the Caucasian gene pool would be exhausted. Read the book - go there! It will change your life - that's an absolute