Journey Without Maps (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)

by Graham Greene

Release Date: July, 1992

Edition: Paperback

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Real Life "Adventure"

Not an adventure when compared to fictional safari tales in which the intrepid travellers fight off fierce lions and savage "natives" in every chapter. Instead, an enjoyable and realistic account of Greene's arduous and near-disasterous trek through Liberia. Greene travelled with his cousin, Barbara Greene, who also wrote an account of their journey--Too Late to Turn Back. Interesting contrasts between the two books if you can find copies of both. I had to order a copy of Barbara's book from a used book store in England.

I HAVE BEEN THE PLACES IN THE BOOK

I work in Liberia running a safari camp and have for the past 15 years. I have been to most of the places in the book I think, many of which have different names today. A lot of the attitudes of the people have not changed from Greene's trip in 1935. For me the book was a great experience and puzzle trying to figure out where he was. There are better roads today (in some places), the people have watches, radios, but not much else has changed. For the visitor to Liberia or someone who has been there, it is a great story and very insightful into the minds of the people.