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When I'm Gone, Look for Me in the East by Quan Barry - 4* - My Review

Set in Mongolia, this story follows a young Buddhist monk named Chuluun. He is asked to find the reincarnation of a great spiritual teacher somewhere across the vast Mongolian landscape. Chuluun enlists the help of his estranged identical twin brother, Mun, who had renounced his own monastic vows. Mun had been recognized as a reincarnation but found he was unsuited for the role, so he left the monastery. The brothers share a telepathic connection in “hearing” each other's thoughts. It is structured as a quest, told in short chapters, and contains elements of Buddhist philosophy, religion, spiritualism, and traditions of the region. It is beautifully written in a fluid manner, reflecting one of its main topics: the nature of time. I always enjoy books that immerse me in different cultures of the world. This is my first book by Quan Barry, but it certainly will not be the last.