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Tom Sykes

    Tom Sykes je autorem, jehož díla se často zabývají tématy cestování, kultury a lidských zkušeností v globálním kontextu. Jeho styl je poznamenán novinářským pozorováním a hlubokým porozuměním pro místa, která navštívil. Sykes zkoumá střet různých světů a jednotlivců, přičemž se zaměřuje na autenticitu a nezprostředkovanost. Jeho próza je pronikavá a často se dotýká méně prozkoumaných aspektů lidského života na cestách i v usazeném světě.

    Ivory Coast
    Coast of Teeth
    Aimee
    The Realm of the Punisher
    The Trip: A Modern Odyssey
    • 2023

      Matt Hodge, loving husband, father, respected community member, and an all-round good guy, goes to the rescue of a beautiful young woman being attacked. From the moment he meets Aimee, his world of ease and influence begins to crumble. As he learns more about this young woman, her intentions and ambitions, his tranquil world soon disappears under a blanket of lies, intrigue and lusting infidelity. He trades his peaceful, secure world for one of growing complexity and complication. But he is not ready to face the ultimate complication Aimee brings into his life.

      Aimee
    • 2023

      Writer Tom Sykes and illustrator Louis Netter take you on a Gonzo tour of 21 English coastal communities in an age of anxiety and absurdity.

      Coast of Teeth
    • 2018

      The Realm of the Punisher

      • 262 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      The first major travel book by a Westerner to explore Duterte's Philippines.

      The Realm of the Punisher
    • 2016

      The Trip: A Modern Odyssey

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of a quirky road trip from Memphis to Cape Cod, the story follows Don, a relatable hero embarking on an adventure filled with unexpected detours and humorous mishaps. Blending autobiographical elements with fiction, the narrative captures the spirit of travel and the absurdities that arise along the way. Unlike the epic struggles of Odysseus, this modern odyssey is lighthearted and entertaining, inviting readers to laugh at Don's misadventures without the burden of driving. Buckle up for a comedic journey!

      The Trip: A Modern Odyssey
    • 2016

      Ivory Coast

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Ivory Coast Travel Guide - Expert travel advice on everything from Yamoussoukro and Abidjan highlights to Cote d'Ivoire culture. Also includes hotels, restaurants, tribal crafts, birdlife, chocolate, wildlife, visas, safety, Mount Tonkoui, Comoe and Tai national parks, Kong mud mosques, music and talking drums.

      Ivory Coast