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Crossing the Heart of Africa: An Odyssey of Love and Adventure by Julian Smith

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3.75
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At face value this book is about Julian Smith recreating Victorian explorer Grogon's journey through Africa and relating to his struggles with love and commitment. If you are looking for a nuanced take on Victorian expansion in Africa or modern day (early 2000's) travel through Africa this certainly isn't it. But, what I did enjoy about this book was the narration style and how Smith uses Grogon's diaries and journals to create wildly vivid scenes. Every few pages the story switches from Smith's adventure to Grogon's diary. Enjoyable and quick read, easy to put down and pick back up (I read on my commute). I do wish that Smith talked less about his own relationship but... it was pretty predictable stuff so I didn't mind. 
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