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In “In a Strange Room”, a young man embarks on three separate journeys through Greece, India and Africa. Along the way he assumes the roles of follower, lover and guardian for those he meets, though his best intentions ultimately lead to disaster. Each ill-fated trip forces him to confront profound psychological and personal challenges, reshaping his outlook and future.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Damon Galgut
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