Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
by Joe Simpson
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Author: Joe SimpsonBrand: Harper Collins Pub
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-02-03
ISBN: 0060730552
Number of pages: 218
Publisher: Perennial
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- ISBN13: 9780060730550
- Condition: New
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Book Review: "Shadows in the Ice"
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, I'm one of many (I presume) who saw the magnificent film of "Touching the Void" first and then searched for the book for a more detailed version of this undeniably incredible story. This is one of those rare occasions where I enjoyed the film more, if for no other reason than the fantastic cinematography and splendid acting. As far as there being more detail in the book it is remarkable how faithful the film is to the story, with little left out. The extra detail includes, for the most part, more self-reflection on the part of Joe Simpson on his horrendous descent from Siula Grande. During the course of the book I frequently felt as if Joe could be anywhere crawling through a frozen wasteland with a severe injury and unknowingly pushing himself to the limits of physical endurance. It is an amazing story, and I'm sure it would have felt more so if I hadn't already seen the film a couple of times. Something else I think would have helped the book immensely is if it had been written by both climbers involved. As it is, Joe Simpson writes for both and conveys sincere honesty in the character of Simon Yates but there were times when I actually forgot which of the two were thinking. The writing, itself, is surprisingly good and thoughtfully crafted. I thought so highly of the writing here, that by page twenty I went back online and purchased another of his books, "The Beckoning Silence." There are a few words unfamiliar to the average citizen that are used here like "abseil" and "karabiner," but thankfully there is a glossary of these type terms listed in the back of the book. There are a couple of clustered photographs in the center of the book taken during the ascent and subsequent trip back to civilization. There is also an added epilogue called "Bad Memories" in which Joe Simpson recounts his return trip to Siula Grande and all the images and feelings it invoked. All in all, this is a solid true adventure story filled with fine writing and thought-provoking story-telling. And the packaging is first-rate. Recommended.
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