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|  | Authors: Ewan Mcgregor, Charley Boorman
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 205071
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 3
Pages: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1405502800
EAN: 9781405502801
ASIN: 1405502800
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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 Worth a read but be prepared for low quality writing March 19, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is obvious from the start of this book that Ewan and Charley are not authors and it shows in the quality of the writing, even more than in LWR. At times it feels rushed, probably because they needed to get the book out in time for Christmas. On top of this, the testosterone driven bickering in the camp takes up far more space in the book than it should. This leaves less room for the things we want to read about like the beautiful landscapes and the extraordinary people they meet along the way.
Despite this list of complaints, the story they tell is compelling. The charity visits they describe left me feeling emotional but with a sense of hope that help is being provided where it is most needed. At other times they are interacting with locals, often a slightly nervous manner. It's these moments that make the book worth reading.
In summary I would say that this is worth a read but be prepared for the cliched, slightly rushed writing.
Not half as bad as some say... February 18, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Perhaps this doesn't quite live up to the standard set by 'Long Way Round', but for a start that would be very difficult.
I find some criticism of the book unjustified and at times ridiculous. Despite the book occasionally seeming a little hurried and too uniform, on the whole it is yet another honest and interesting tale of a fascinating, emotional journey.
What the guys have done is really admirable and for that I believe they deserve much acclaim and respect.
 An overrated ego trip February 17, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This i just as bad as the couples previous efforts. A massives ego trip for the pair. It has no merit whatsoever, they devalue what could be a good story and a good message flying the flag for Africa into a strem of me me me me from the pair. The worst book I've had the misfortune to handle for year. Avoid at all costs.
Long Way Down February 13, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Having loved the series of LWD I was hoping for good things from the book. I suppose after the lack lustre LWR book I should have know what to expect! This is sadly like the first book, slow paced, not especially descriptive, a touch dry and focusing more on the petty tensions and frustrations than the actual journey. Funnily enough you didn't get a feel for the tension from the TV series, but this book really focuses upon them. Charley has a habit of name dropping all the sponsors and equipment providers, which although I know they have to acknowledge, the body of the text isn't the best place to do so. One redeeming factor is the various colour plate sections which show the journey in quite a good light and the maps are up to a good standard also. It seems like a great adventure and the TV series showed that aspect really well, the book on the other hand is a little dry. Worth it if you're a big fan of the series, other wise you can give it a miss and not worry too much.
 Adventure? What adventure? January 8, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I do not want to compare LWR and LWD, although LWR was far more superior.
The first chapters, when they are in Europe, are not interesting at all. One should actually start reading the book from the chapter where they arrive in Tunisia. Still, the writing style throughout the book is not really compelling.
Then the so call 'adventure' is a farce. Two support vehicles, one doctor, one ex-SAS... It really makes the African approach naive, and almost arrogant. But I think it's simply out of ignorance.
It's actually a pity for Ewan and Charley, because finding the life opportunity to cross the African continent on motorcycles is normally a great and unique adventure. But they've missed it totally for themselves and for their own memories to cherish.
So this book is not worth all the publicity.
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