PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His
novels include The Lower River and The Mosquito
Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to
the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari.
"On the Plain of Snakes is fierce and poignant . . . This
declaration of common cause with our southern neighbors offers a
sharp rebuke to the idea that Mexicans who come to the U.S. are
rapists bringing only drugs and crime."
--Wall Street Journal
"Theroux extracts such life-affirming joy from the road that you
hope it keeps unfurling before him and, even more, that the
wonderful people he writes about would be so graciously received
during their own journeys to El Norte."
--The Washington Post "Paul Theroux is an undisputed master of
travel literature. He has traversed Mexico with such dedication
that he knows its roads as he knows the lines on the palm of his
hand. His curiosity does not recognize borders. Nor is he a
stranger among us: he is Don Pablo, a wise man who never stops
learning."
--Juan Villoro, journalist, playwright, and author of Herralde
Prize-winner The Witness. "On the Plain of Snakes
couldn't be more vital, informed, inquiring or big-hearted. Anyone
yearning for an in-depth look at the actualities on the ground will
savor this complex, contradictory, empathetic picture of our
southern neighbor... Whether you're a longtime Theroux fan or just
curious about Mexican realities beyond the headlines, On the
Plain of Snakes offers deep satisfactions."
--The Boston Globe "A trip worth taking."
--Los Angles Times "Illuminating, literate, and timely--a must-read
for those interested in what's going on inside Mexico."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A textured portrait...Theroux
does not hesitate to articulate his point of view on a number of
topics as he unapologetically takes into consideration context,
anecdotal evidence, and his on-the-road experiences to arrive at
his prescription for improving the Mexican situation."--Booklist
(starred review) "[A] dark-edged but ultimately hopeful
travelogue . . . Theroux's usual excellent mix of vivid reportage
and empathetic rumination is energized by a new spark of political
commitment. Armchair travelers will find an astute, familiar guide
in Theroux."
--Publishers Weekly "Tourists headed to Mexico and those interested
in the current migrant situation will learn a great deal."
--Library Journal "At 78 years of age Theroux admits that he may
not have a great deal more travel in him. On the Plain of
Snakes, should it be his last major work, is a fitting capstone
to a long and illustrious literary career."
--Missourian "A complex, interesting, and unpredictable
read."--Pedro Angel Palou, El Herraldo
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