His story is exciting because riddled danecdotes picturesque or terrible like that of beggar children in India. The author is a surprising figure because it lives among hippies without really part of it. He manages to make us aware of the temptation of drugs when everyone around you consume; but also the horrible suffering of lack, fear of all addicts.
Crossings of camel desert through the opium dens of the East, Charles succeeds beautiful way to share his unusual adventures.