Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World

I really enjoyed this book. Despite some of the negative reviews, I thought it was great. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. When it was over I was both happy and sad that the journey had ended. I followed through afterward and watched the documentary and I experienced the same emotions all over again. I don't think I would have had the same response just watching the documentary on it's own as I felt that I had a lot more inside information from the book to go along as a guide and to fill in the blanks of the show. I think the documentary is a great companion to the book.Cons: Some of the backstory can be a little dull. Although I think it is necessary to the story as a whole. I think the trip through North America could have been a little longer.

This tome fills on some blanks left unexplained on the tv episodes, but strangely doesn’t provide any additional info on key sequences…perhaps they thought they couldn’t add anything else so just omitted any comment…but hey! We’ll worth the price if the idea of traveling the road less taken on a motorcycle has any appeal to you!

I'd heard about McGregor's and Boorman's around the world ride years ago, but only recently became interested in it after I started riding a motorcycle myself. I first attempted to watch the BBC TV series on it, but quickly stopped when I realized I could get much more detailed information on the trip by reading the book.I was right, the book proved to be much more informative, and somehow lent a different tone to the whole trip. The footage in the TV series was edited in such a way as to make it almost seem like a buddy comedy, where McGregor and Boorman are laughing and joking with each other most of the time. This is entertaining, but not what I was looking for. The book on the other hand seems to have a much more serious tone, as so much more detail is filled in that the reader realizes the amount of work and suffering they went through before they had those light moments the TV series focuses on.As a motorcyclist I was looking for more detail relating to the gear they used for the trip and the modifications made to the motorcycles. I realize too much of such information would make the book boring to the lay reader, so I guess what was included in the book was a good compromise.I've read a few reviews where people complained this was a supported trip, and that McGregor and Boorman were a bit whiny. In their defense it seems the support vehicles were mostly there in case something went terrible wrong, and to carry camera equipment and spare tires. For the most part they were riding completely on their own. In fact the worst accident of the trip happened to one of the two support vehicles, a Mitsubishi truck that flipped over in the dreadful dirt roads. They later abandoned it and replaced it with a Russian van.As far as them being whiny, I do agree, but I think any amateur in their situation would also whine, but just not have an audience to hear it. For having almost no experience doing long enduro rides I think they did extremely well.Overall I thought this was a great read and a real page turner. The writing could've been better, but I think it was just a written adaption of the video commentary they did throughout the trip. Some of the same commentary is in the series and you can tell the wording is similar. However the book does include much more detail than the series, so I think it's worth the read.As an aside, I was curious about their cameraman Claudio von Planta and found a very interesting interview with him (on zulkey.com). It seems he's filmed all over the world, including in very dangerous and extreme environments. It's no wonder the trip seemed like it was not much of a problem for him. [...]

A great follow up to watching the show. I loved all 3 of their trips. Have watched them twice and read the books. They are great for filling in the spaces after watching the show. I hope they have a follow up book to their 2019 trip

This is a great book. I have watched the series a few times now and it is great to read the "behind the scenes". They say that "a picture is worth a thousand words" but this book proves that is not always the case, so much was left out of the tv series or not illustrated the way it actually happened. I usually switch between Charley and Ewan's voices inside my head when reading their segments of the book and often stop to reminisce the series. If you liked the series you will definitely enjoy the book.

I'd seen the Long Way Round on Apple TV but this book offers a lot of details and emotions that you don't get from watching. I will definitely read this again and again. The only negative of this paperback version is that the photos are not as clear as on the hardbound version. If that is important to you then go for the hardback instead but otherwise the paperback is a great choice.

Enjoyed this one, Ewan and Charley’s adventure is one of a kind and you feel a part of it while you read.

Fantastic journey fellas. A trip of a lifetime with many ups and downs that you’ll never forget. Well done gents! A real inspiration.

Livre arrivé en bon état.

Um livro que narra as verdadeiras coisas importantes em nossas Vidas

requested present for my son,who is absolutely delighted.pithy,well-written,engrossing read

The book inspire all the adventure riders to perceive new explorations. Great adventure book.

Comment peaufiner son anglais en voyageant? Comme ça! Leur parcours m’a tellement plus que j’ai souhaité finir ma lecture un dimanche à l’issu d’un balade de 400 km en moto. Parce que ça donne envie de boucler son casque et d’appuyer sur start.