After practically inhaling John Burdett's Bangkok series, I have fallen in love with Bangkok and Kathmandu. Considering that these books are murder mysteries, that may seem a strange response. But Burdett manages to introduce the reader to the vital, the magical and the volatile of place without compromising it's soul or integrity. In addition, this book is a surprising masterpiece of contemporary philosophy.
Scenes from my script would include these images:
Det. Sonchai Jitpleecheep, our narrator (dude, you try finding a mixed Thai actor who can play that part...this guy is perfect.)
Sonchai's abode
Soi 4
Sausage vendors
Nana
Bangkok Skyline
Frank Charles
Local Girls
Dr. Mimi Moi's House (the one in the back)
Interior of Moi's house
from Moi's art collection
Thai Interior
Himalayas from the airplane
Prayer flags of Nepal
Busy street in Kathmandu
The Stupa
Dr. Norbu Tietsin
Freak Street, Kathmandu
Freak St. from rooftop, Kathmandu
Sadhus
Tara
