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Zone 22

Author: Tig Hague
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

17 reviews
Sales Rank: 10430

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.7

ISBN: 0718153561
EAN: 9780718153564
ASIN: 0718153561

Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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5 out of 5 stars

''Did you pack your case yourself, sir?'' August 15, 2008
I bet he wishes that he had now.
The extract taken from 'The Guardian's' review, couldn't sum this book up more.
I found the most ironic part of the book (apart from the vietnamese moaning like a dog, while sleeping, after eating one), was that it should have only been a small chapter in his life. What should have been a small bribe (in the form of a few cigarettes) to the first individual that asked for a bribe, in Russia. Turned out to be half a years production of the 'Marlboro' factory, and a select few pages from the 'Argos' catalogue, being handed to the employees of the Russian prision system, in order to try and get somewhere, but in fact not getting really anywhere. As he found out himself. 100 Marlboro's for 1/4" of a window to be opened. It's just wrong!!!!
Seriously, this book is a brilliant buy, and I'm another one of the 'I read it in days, and couldn't put it down crew'.
On the plus side; I now know that if I ever travel to Russia (and the former parts of it), the most important item I'll carry, is definately 30 cigarettes!!

5 out of 5 stars

simply outstanding. July 20, 2008
When Tig Hague describes the prison in the Russian capital and his treatment of the justice system you think it can't get any worse until his arrival at Zone 22. Tig Hague brings the reader on a journey that is outstanding to read and teaches us all how family is so important.This is the modern day "Great Escape" without the tunnels or the bike. Buy it and enjoy it " simply outstanding ".

5 out of 5 stars

How does one cope? June 2, 2008
An honest and scary true story of one mans life that turns upside down and spirals out of his control. One silly mistake leads to a challange of self control and survial. An interesting read that evokes sympathy and interests the reader through out. I hope Tig is drinking lemonade from these big lemons he was dealt a few years back.
A fantastic purchase!!

5 out of 5 stars

absolutly fantastic May 29, 2008
this book is brilliant, it takes you through the high's and low's of tig in the russian prison system, this book is a definate read and i recomend it to everyone probably the best book iv ever bought.

5 out of 5 stars

Distressing, but strangely life-affirming May 29, 2008
My boyfriend and I both read this book in 2 days. Both of us staying up late to read more. My heart goes out to Tig and his family and Lucy for the trauma they all went through. Tig is a nice guy, with a nice life and this book just shows how life can take a wrong turn. The book is well written and very descriptive, giving me vivid mental images of the horrors of living in Zone 22, and leaving me in tears (and occasional giggles) several times. He describes his fellow prisoners well, so that through his frank and friendly writing, you get a real sense of his experience. The fact that Tig was almost one one of the "lucky" prisoners because he was English, and so was able to bribe the odious guards - just leaves me cold. I don't know how he found the strength to get through it all, let alone revisit it by writing a book, although I hope it was cathartic for him. As another reviewer wrote - after reading Tig's book, you really start to understand how lucky you are. I'm so glad Tig and his family have had a happy ending and that life is good for them all. I also hope that other people learn from his experiences.

I really recommend this book - it's not my usual type of reading, but after seeing Tig and Lucy on the telly, I couldn't resist it.