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johnnyc
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i hated bangkok 8. by the end of the book, I wished I could poop in it and send it back to the author for a refund. being a more or less native thai, I find the main character flat and stereotyped to death. every time he mentioned some far east mr. miyaki buddhist 101 pearls of wisdom, I had to roll my eyes. I mean, it's a tough shoe to fill - narrating from a culturally different point of view - and the author wasn't up to the task enough to be convincing. little gaffs such as having thai cops addressing each other by last name (isn't really done) scream neophyte.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:16 pm on Dec. 20, 2004
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MadStockBroker
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Steve Leathers' Private Dancer which was only avaliable on download is about to be published in Bangkok.
Some minor changes have been made, thankfully the recipies have been removed and there is an Epilog which brings the reader up-to-date with the characters since the events of 1996.
The cover photo is a dancer from a well known Nana gogo.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 3:04 am on Jan. 10, 2005
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Hermanolobo
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I thought it gave the novel 'flavour' ??
Still a good book though !
Bollocks to NY publishers !
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 11:29 am on Jan. 10, 2005
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Ballsburstin
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Stephen mentioned at a recent book signing in BKK that his publisher wouldn't let him publish Pivate Dancer because it was not the usual mystery stuff he's so well known for. Publisher said it might "confuse his readers" and thereby cause a dent in sales.
Nice to see it published in BKK, recipes or not, lol!
- Balls
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 11:44 am on Jan. 10, 2005
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Hermanolobo
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Stephen Leather is a good chap !
I would like to emulate his career one day.
But it is unlikely that I would be good enough.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:05 am on Jan. 11, 2005
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KiNHoY
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If you haven't downloaded Stephen Leathers novel, Private Dancer, from his website, it's too late. It has officially been published in Thailand.
I downloaded the book a few weeks ago and am about half way through it. I find it entertaining and some of the info may be helpful to newbies planning their first trip to Thailands naughty nitelife scene.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 3:13 pm on Jan. 27, 2005
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Smegma
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It is not late. The book is still available for download from other websites.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:59 pm on Jan. 29, 2005
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Frank La Rue
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Reading the book "Golden Buddha" at the moment, this one is by Clive Cussler. Not really set in Thailand though, more Macau and Tibet.
Red "Chairs" by Christopher Moore on the plane, found it at Don Muang. A fairly entertaining read, not too heavy but good enough stories and some things to reflect upon. A few too many spelling and idiosynctactic errors though. leaves the impression of a lousy and hurried production.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 4:44 am on Jan. 30, 2005
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johnnyc
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i just got rattawut lapcharoensap's debut "sightseeing" this past weekend. it's a rather good collection of short stories from a promising young thai-american writer (he's 25). I mean, you can tell that it's his first book; the stories don't seem polished and lack the depth of the more accomplished writers. it's a good book, though. and certainly better than that turd of a book "bangkok 8." (although, to be fair, lapcharoensap is a real thai whereas burdett will always be a farang.)
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:25 pm on Jan. 31, 2005
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