Caravans

A Novel of Afghanistan

By: James A. Michener

Narrated by: Larry McKeever

First published in 1963, James A. Michener’s gripping chronicle of the social and political landscape of Afghanistan is more relevant now than ever. Combining fact with riveting adventure and intrigue, Michener follows a military man tasked, in the years after World War II, with a dangerous assignment: finding and returning a young American woman living in Afghanistan to her distraught family after she suddenly and mysteriously disappears. A timeless tale of love and emotional drama set against the backdrop of one of the most important countries in the world today, Caravans captures the tension of the postwar period, the sweep of Afghanistan’s remarkable history, and the inescapable allure of the past.

Praise for Caravans

“Brilliant . . . an extraordinary novel . . . The old nomadic trails across the mountains spring into existence.”—The New York Times

“Romantic and adventurous . . . [Michener] has a wonderful empathy for the wild and free and an understanding of the reasons behind the kind of cruelty that goes with it.”—Newsday

“Michener has done for Afghanistan what . . . his first [book] did for the South Pacific.”—The New York Herald Tribune

Critic reviews

“Brilliant . . . an extraordinary novel . . . The old nomadic trails across the mountains spring into existence.”—The New York Times

“Romantic and adventurous . . . [Michener] has a wonderful empathy for the wild and free and an understanding of the reasons behind the kind of cruelty that goes with it.”—Newsday

“Michener has done for Afghanistan what . . . his first [book] did for the South Pacific.”—The New York Herald Tribune

afghanistan After WW2

a very good dive into the culture of Afghanistan in the 1940s. I learned a lot, and there is an amazing passage from a German doctor about how he fell into going along with the Nazi -- a timely warning for Americans in 2018!

Intriguing adventure in a country like no other

Captivating adventure that I couldn’t put down. The visual images conjured by descriptions of people and places captured my imagination. It was easy to become connected to the female characters and intrigued by the male characters. All in all, an adventure story like no other. Loved this story.

An exciting story love story set in Afghanistan

It's a highly readable love story set in Afghanistan right after World War II. As the story unfolds we get to learn a lot about Afghanistan and its long and complicated history, plus a deep dive into nomadic life.

Great story

Very educational. This is a chance to learn about Afghanistan and why it is what it is today. Totally recommend it for anyone interested in that part of the world.

Must be an Audible Computer-Generated Voice?

I anxiously awaited listening to Michener via AudioBook. Read numerous other titles by this author on Kindle. Alas, I'm thoroughly disappointed in the quality of the narration. If this isn't computer generation, PLEASE redo with a little enthusiasm in the performance!