Glowing in its profound affection for the Russian people.
Kirkus Reviews
Thought-provoking… Despite the poverty and repression he frequently encounters, Greene remains optimistic throughout his travels, and he reproduces the source of this conviction in this collection of vignettes.
Publishers Weekly
A diligent reporter and an appreciative guest.
The New York Times
His account ... Read moreis breezy and readable, a snapshot into a country that people write encyclopedias about.
The Washington Post
Greene comes out his journey (broken by many stops, some in one-horse towns) with stories of suffering, enduring, and eccentric characters, especially women, and thus builds a picture of a stoic provincial Russian to contrast with the vicious hedonism of the Moscow to which he was posted… this is an amiable and readable account.
TLS
A humorous guide… [Greene's] enthusiasm, and thirst for adventure, shines through as the train trundles into forests, past cities and through the long nights.
The Good Book Guide
A very readable, illuminating and insightful account.
Mainstream, Christian Journal
This is a book that widens your horizons and emphasises the true hopeful spirit of human nature. An extraordinary and satisfying read.
Yorkshire Gazette
Midnight in Siberia is a breezy, fun travelogue.
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