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Ted Simon
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Pages: 448 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0140054103
Pub: Penguin
Pub date: 2007-01-25
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 843
Reader Reviews:
1st half was the best bit (0/0 people found this helpful)
I really enjoyed reading the first part of this book as Ted travelled down through Africa. He seemed focussed on the journey ahead, seemed interested in all the contrasting people around him and included lots of detail about his bike. From South America onwards however, he seemed to lose interest in the trip and dwelled far too long on certain events. He also skipped through whole countries in a matter of a couple of pages. His philosophising on whether he might be a God was irritating and at this point I found myself skipping pages. Disappointing in places.
Great read! (0/0 people found this helpful)
I'm a busy mother of 4 and have found this book pure escapism. It's been a facinating insight into the world back in the 70's (when I was a child!). I enjoyed Ewan and Charley's adventures but now I can see where their inspiration came from. It's not always a light read but I can't recommend it enough!
This is a brilliant book (0/0 people found this helpful)
I love this book, it's one of my treasured favourites and I have re-read it many times over the years. From our armchair we go with Ted around the world, sharing in his fears, joys and small triumphs. He is an excellent writer who shows many insights; we get to know him as a friend. I enjoyed the follow-up, Riding High too, but not as much as this one.
Great travel story (0/0 people found this helpful)
This is a wonderful book. Very well written and drags you in to his journey. If you love travel and seeing the world, get this. Great read.
Be a pillion passenger with Ted! (2/2 people found this helpful)
Brought this book on holiday to Bulgaria to pick up and read a few pages each day by the pool.Ended up reading the whole book in 2 days. Could not put it down. Just can't wait to read follow up.
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