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Reviewed by Dr. Oliva Dsouza for Readers' Favorite
"At the Bamboo Bar" is a short and interesting read about “turning fifty” in Bangkok by Morgan McFinn. The book is a compilation of all that happened in the Bamboo bar on the author’s fiftieth birthday. The story is a vivid reminiscence of the various people from different countries with their quirks and fancies that make the author’s fiftieth birthday anything but boring. He talks about his life in Chicago and how coming to Thailand has been an enriching and enjoyable experience for him. His encounter with a “rich” Catholic Irish priest and Genevieve, a grand old dame, adds punch to the story. In general it is a short read for one of those days when you have time and nothing to do.
It is an anecdotal book that is written in a free flowing, conversational style. It is interspersed with references to his childhood and past. The author has managed to put together a book that gives you an insight into why he chooses to be what he is--carefree and responsibility-free. My favorite part is the author’s encounter with the Irish priest. The priest’s amazing story is poignant and heartwarming. The play that is staged in the Bamboo Bar is fun and adds a touch of humor to the story. The shoot out at the Bar and the altercation with the local politician that is swiftly handled with aplomb by Genevieve is worth a laugh. It surely must have been a great birthday as the romance of celebrating with strangers whom you connect with in a foreign land is quiet magical.
