Samarkand

Most interesting the author recreates the life of Oma Khayyan not only as a poet but as a mathematician and astronomer.

Ho seguito questo autore per anni. Sto per fare un viaggio in Asia Centrale e ho scoperto che questo libro mi manca. Non l'ho ancora letto, ma non vedo l'ora di leggerlo.

I have ordered this book two times, yet in both copies pages are not in order and several pages missing.

Connects fiction to facts,past to present.

I have (had?) no interest in the history of Persia or Turkey, but was advised by a friend that this was a good book. This book is so good. I read the first three-quarters in two days, then delayed getting to the end for a month. Beautifully written, incisive, thought-provoking, I have resolved to read it again - an honour I give few books. Brilliant, a must-read if you're interested in people, places, lifestyles or love. And if you're not interested in any of those...