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Havana by Mark Kurlansky

Havana

A Subtropical Delirium

by Mark Kurlansky
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  • First Published:
  • Mar 7, 2017, 272 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Mar 2018, 272 pages
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CarolP

A thorough overview for travelers
"Havana" is a nicely written introduction to this great city and its history and current culture. I have traveled there twice and regret this book was not available during my preparatory reading. A very accurate description of the area, devoid of romantic prose or political bias, my only regret was the lack of any mention of the ever prevalent signs of Santeria; is it a widespread religious practice, representative of the culture, or simply more of a touristic anomaly? The many wonderful novels about life in Cuba, before, during, and after the Revolution, may paint more emotional pictures, but a person wishing to grasp quickly a solid, factual summary of this city in current times will find this a fast and useful read.
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