so-soThe first half, or even two thirds, I was captivated. Loved the build up and the eventual setting off, the intrepid journey. But then either I lost momentum, or the story seemed to drag a little. May be indicative of how they were feeling. But I didn't feel compelled to continue, more of am obligation.
Fascinating historical context though and what bloomin brave guys!
Lockdown means working through some of that towering pile... I bought this in s charity shop a few years ago as it was on my wishlist.
Now im reading it! 😉😊
Right #bookreport and #weeklyforecast for #hiselderliness (Mr 87 who just decided to become a bookworm at 83 - never give up on those non-readers!)
I deliver his latest load of library books. “That book!” He says shaking his head. “Wasn‘t it good?” I ask. “It kept me up all night reading it!” he says. 😂
That‘s a 5 star then for the Mount Kenya book. 🙌🙌The other three just joined the To be Read pile.
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This work swung me mercilessly from nail biting anxiety for the POWs, and speechless wonder in face of the ethereal scenes of Mount Kenya that Benuzzi has artfully penned to life.
Never before have I read a work so very like the depictions of a master landscape artist. Benuzzi leaves just enough unsaid to allow our imagination to take up the brush and complete a rendering of Mount Kenya unique to each reader.
#mountains I read about this story recently, now I need to find the book. Three Italian POWs escape a British camp to climb Mount Kenya, with no experience and small supplies.
#WanderingJune @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB
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