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by Ewan McGregor (Author), Charley Boorman (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; Illustrated ed edition (4 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1847442498
  • ISBN-13: 978-1847442499
  • Product Dimensions: 28 x 19.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan Mc Gregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. And after an inspirational UNICEF visit to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. And so they set off on their 15,000-mile adventure, experiencing some of the toughest terrain in the world - and meeting some of the friendliest people. Containing over one hundred exclusive photographs - including some taken by Ewan and Charley, and many more by internationally renowned photographer Julian Broad - this beautifully illustrated edition vividly documents a trip of a lifetime.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing sequel, 10 Nov 2007
This review is from: Long Way Down (Hardcover)
I went straight out to buy this book, having really enjoyed Long Way Round and Race To Dakar. I wasn't necessarily expecting more of the same - I knew from the start that their ride through Africa would have a very different feel to Long Way Round. And unlike a lot of newspaper reviewers, I don't have a problem with the fact that they did a lot of work for 'charidee' along the way. But this book was still a disappointment. The account of the journey lacked any really coherence and I didn't feel by the end of the it that they had undertaken a great adventure in the same way that they had on their previous trip. The book also referred at several points to tension within the camp and that seemed to be reflected in an awkward writing style and succession of rather flat jokes. I'd struggle to recommend this to anyone, either a fan or someone new to the series.

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing after the brilliant first..., 17 Nov 2007
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Have just finished this and am extremely disappointed, as others have said before me.

It had absolutely none of the magic or adventure of Long Way Round, and seemed a truly half-hearted attempt at recording the journey.

Frustratingly, I cannot put my finger on the reason for this. But what came across occasionally was obvious tensions between the crew, which I suspect started with the decision for Ewan's wife to partake in part of the trip. I'm guessing this caused some friction between Ewan and Charlie and it has come across in the writing.

A real shame as it's something I was truly looking forward to.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars An opportunity lost., 27 Nov 2007
This review is from: Long Way Down (Hardcover)
It is obvious that both Charley and Ewan have spoken to the person writing this book and it is a literal account of what they did. They could have gone deeper into what they wanted to achieve etc. The thing is that a lot of people will watch the tv programme and then want to read the book. In fact what they will find is the programme in print. They had the space to expand on the adventure etc. They didn't

You get the feeling that instead, it is a cynical tie-in book that was rushed to print to cash in on the popularity of the tv programme.

I hope the boys will spend more time and effort next time round or down.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Really a long way down
Its a 'long way down' my list of books to read. Lots of bad language lowers the tone. Wish I hadnt bought it.
Published 5 months ago by daver

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this book!
This book is an extremely dull and unrevealing book that has no depth or thread to it at all. It is inelegantly written, and it is evident that Charley and Ewans' entries were... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Guy D. Bromley

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as I did the Long Way Round. There seems to be a lot more focus on UNICEF in this book and it's all the better for it, my heart really went out to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by edzshed

1.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Disappointing
In contrast to their first adventure, the entire franchise has been entirely compromised by this incessant need to indulge Ewan's emotionally-challenged wife. Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. A. Westlake

3.0 out of 5 stars Long way down
I really enjoyed their first book and accepted the occasional 'F' word as their way of writing. I bought Long way down and by the time I had read a quarter of it I discovered... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jr Wiseman

4.0 out of 5 stars A story about human bravery and compassion
Long Way Down tells the tale of the second journey made by the two crazy guys. Their aim: to travel on motorcycles all the way from John O'Groats... but not to Land's End. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. Felthouse

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, but eventually worthwhile.
Back in 2004, actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman took off on a trip from London to New York, travelling the 'long way round' by motorbike. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Whitehead

1.0 out of 5 stars 5-Star reviews
If no one else has noticed; the people giving 5-star reviews seem a bit strange

I checked their other reviews, barring Robert D Lee; it's the only product they've... Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Dennehy

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read but be prepared for low quality writing
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. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Leeloo

4.0 out of 5 stars Not half as bad as some say...
Perhaps this doesn't quite live up to the standard set by 'Long Way Round', but for a start that would be very difficult. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Will Wain

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