- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Constable (16 Dec 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1849012091
- ISBN-13: 978-1849012096
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 256,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of the most epic treks of the human race...It must be read - and re-read. --Sebastian Junger
An heroic tale desperately live and compellingly told, Rawicz carries us with each weakening step, sustained by his simple undying vision of the liberty that lies beyond the cruel emptiness of Siberia and the sterile gravles of the Gobi. The Long Walk is an odyssey through the wastelands of Asia and the vastness of the soul - a classic of triumph over despair, of beauty found in the Void. --Benedict Allen
Positively Homeric. --Cyril Connolly, The Times
An heroic tale desperately live and compellingly told, Rawicz carries us with each weakening step, sustained by his simple undying vision of the liberty that lies beyond the cruel emptiness of Siberia and the sterile gravles of the Gobi. The Long Walk is an odyssey through the wastelands of Asia and the vastness of the soul - a classic of triumph over despair, of beauty found in the Void. --Benedict Allen
Positively Homeric. --Cyril Connolly, The Times
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Slavomir Rawicz was a young Polish cavalry officer. On 19 November 1939 he was arrested by the Russians and after brutal interrogation he was sentenced to 25 years in the Gulags. After a 3-month journey to Siberia in the depths of winter he escaped with 6 companions, realising that to stay in the camp meant almost certain death. In June 1941 they crossed the trans-Siberian railway and headed south, climbing into Tibet and freedom 9 months later in March 1942 after travelling on foot through some of the harshest regions in the world, including the Gobi Desert. First published in 1956, this is one of the world's greatest true stories of adventure, survival and escape.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is the tale of an escape from prison; but more than that the indefagitable human spirit overcoming incredible challenges. The story of wrongful imprisonment and the torture that Slavomir goes through is harrowing enough. The following tale of his escape from Siberia is even more so. The journey takes an incredible toll both physically, mentally and emotionally and the pages flew by.
Whatever brings you to this tale, read it as a story of the untold strength of humanity.
Whatever brings you to this tale, read it as a story of the untold strength of humanity.
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Having watched the film of this title which is based on the book, I was compelled to read the story for myself. I was not disappointed and surprisingly whilst reading the book did not compare it to the film. My only criticism is that the story fades towards the end, but don't let that put you off reading this good book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is a wonderful and gripping read. Alas it stretches credibility so much it breaks. Through all his adventures, which occur at the limits of plausibility, to the final arrival in Nepal I could hardly stop laughing and giggling. Not satisfied with his odyssey ,he rubs it in a bit at the end. In Nepal he allegedly sees a Yeti! Ah, now I believe him! If he had only stopped his story before this claim it would have been marginally believable. He is a Pole, a born storyteller like all his kinfolk. Buy it, read it-you'll enjoy it-I did give it 4 stars! But enjoy it as you would enjoy 'Peter Pan', not as you might enjoy 'Reach for the Sky' or 'Colditz'.
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long walk
I first read this book when i was about 13 and it had a profound effect on me ........... not the happiest of story's .... but then i was'nt the happiest of children lol
Published 10 months ago by smoon
A great read
Ignore all the controversy about the validity of the author's story and just get on and read an exciting adventure.
Published 12 months ago by Mollie Lyons
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