Touching the Void
7 journalers for this copy...
This was bought from Ebay and was meant to be released in Yorkshire, halfway up a hill, but I fancy reading it instead!
Journal Entry 2 by gingergeoff from Swindon, Wiltshire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 4, 2008
Incredible. I saw the film about 5 years ago and thought it was pretty amazing, but the book is incredible. You really get a sense of the desolation felt by both Joe and Simon through the writing. Simon really had no choice but to make the cut and I defy anyone else not to do the same in the circumstances.
An excellent read, I will offer this to some friends who may enjoy it.
An excellent read, I will offer this to some friends who may enjoy it.
I have decided to send this on a bookray. Here is the order of readers;
candy-is-dandy - Essex, UK
OnlyLiana - Sheffield, UK
mazzlestar - Leeds, UK
annalux - Cambridge, UK
Ashleigh4985 - Edinburgh, Scotland
Bug2004 - Omaha, USA <---- Currently Here
And then, it's up to you...
candy-is-dandy - Essex, UK
OnlyLiana - Sheffield, UK
mazzlestar - Leeds, UK
annalux - Cambridge, UK
Ashleigh4985 - Edinburgh, Scotland
Bug2004 - Omaha, USA <---- Currently Here
And then, it's up to you...
Journal Entry 4 by gingergeoff at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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Sent to Candy-is-dandy on the start of its (short) bookray!
Sent to Candy-is-dandy on the start of its (short) bookray!
Journal Entry 5 by candy-is-dandy from Great Bardfield, Essex United Kingdom on Friday, September 12, 2008
It got here safely! Thanks gg!
Journal Entry 6 by candy-is-dandy from Great Bardfield, Essex United Kingdom on Monday, September 29, 2008
I found this a very moving and scary book. I didn't understand some of the mountaineering terms so couldn't always visualise the climbing process but found it very interesting and very emotional. I still can't imagine how both men survived, particularly how Joe had the strength to carry on. Wow!!
This is now off to OnlyLiana. Get the tissues out.
This is now off to OnlyLiana. Get the tissues out.
Journal Entry 7 by OnlyLiana from Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Arrived safetly this morning. Just finishing up another book then will start with this.
Journal Entry 8 by OnlyLiana from Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 7, 2008
I found this quite hard to get into, the first part of the book was too much about the climbing for my liking. I didn't understand a lot of the terminology but after Joe's accident I found it much easier to get into as it was less about the climbing making it more relateable. An amazing story of survival. It just seems impossible that a person could survive in such conditions.
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Posting on to mazzlestar, enjoy!!!!
Posting on to mazzlestar, enjoy!!!!
Journal Entry 10 by mazzlestar from Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, October 9, 2008
Well, our postman seems to have been unusually efficient and got this to me this morning! Oh wonders never cease :)
Looking forward to reading this one.
Looking forward to reading this one.
Journal Entry 11 by mazzlestar from Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I read this book in one sitting last night. Even though I'm not a climber, it gripped me the whole way through. I actually felt physically sick reading it, I was so terrified for Joe and the empathy was terrifying, stupid vivid imagination! I haven't been so moved by a book in a long time, I was physically shaking by the time I finished, and having been frantically turning pages for a couple of hours by the time I finished I just burst into tears, the emotion was just overwhelming. Something in this book really grabbed me with such a soul-wrenching force, I've really never read anything like it! Anyway, sending on to the next reader today..
Journal Entry 12 by mazzlestar at nearest postoffice, Ring/Ray book -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (10/21/2008 UTC) at nearest postoffice, Ring/Ray book -- Controlled Releases
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Finally got this sent off to annalux today after finishing it last week - sorry for the delay, I know I PM'd about the address some time ago but I've had hospital problems and the like so took my time in getting it sent off! Should be with you in the next couple of days though, hope you enjoy it :)
Finally got this sent off to annalux today after finishing it last week - sorry for the delay, I know I PM'd about the address some time ago but I've had hospital problems and the like so took my time in getting it sent off! Should be with you in the next couple of days though, hope you enjoy it :)
Journal Entry 13 by annalux from Durham, County Durham United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Received this from Mazzlestar this morning! Apparently my mum used to know Joe Simpson - they played together when they were younger. Should be an interesting read!
Journal Entry 14 by Ashleigh4985 from Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Recieved today in the post, i am really looking forward to reading this. Am half way through my current book but will start as soon as possible. Thanks annalux!
Journal Entry 15 by Ashleigh4985 from Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, November 20, 2008
I thought this book was amazing, I have been completly antisocial the past few days as I have been reading it. Joe speaks about his ordeal in the most amazing way as he talks about the "voice" that tells him to continue and he obeys whilst singing along in his head to pop tunes. He plays down his courage and what an amazing feat his survival was. I was glued to the book. I think Simon made the right choice with the rope there was nothing more he could do.
I will PM Bug2004 now for an address and get this sent on quickly. Thanks so much for sharing.
I will PM Bug2004 now for an address and get this sent on quickly. Thanks so much for sharing.
Journal Entry 16 by Ashleigh4985 at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (12/2/2008 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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Sent in the post today. Sorry for the delay. Hope you enjoy!!
Sent in the post today. Sorry for the delay. Hope you enjoy!!
Re'cvd today. I have a couple in front of it, but will get to it soon! Thanks for sharing!!
