Dark Star Safari

Paul Theroux's remarkable journey, dubbed the ultimate "safari," takes readers from Cairo to Cape Town, capturing the imagination of many as 35,000 copies have been sold in hardback. This book is a standout in the travel genre for the year, offering a narrative of both discovery and rediscovery. It juxtaposes Theroux's current experiences on the continent with those from a trip he undertook forty years earlier. As "Sunday Telegraph" notes, the book is one that engages, moves, and enriches, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by the dynamics of the African continent.