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Himalaya
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
In his most challenging journey to date, Palin tackles the Himalayas, the greatest mountain range on earth. It is a virtually unbroken wall of rock stretching 1,800 miles from the borders of Afghanistan to south-west China. Penetrated but never conquered, it remains the world's most majestic natural barrier, a magnificent wilderness that shapes the history and politics of Asia to this day. Having previously risen to the challenge of seas, poles, and deserts, the highest mountains in the world were a natural target for Michael Palin.
In a journey rarely, if ever, attempted before, in 6 months of hard traveling Palin takes on the full length of the Himalaya including the Khyber Pass, the hidden valleys of the Hindu Kush, ancient cities like Peshawar and Lahore, the mighty peaks of K2, Annapurna, and Everest, the bleak and barren plateau of Tibet, the gorges of the Yangtze, the tribal lands of the Indo-Burmese border, and the vast Brahmaputra delta in Bangladesh. He also passes through political flashpoints including Pakistan's remote north-west frontier, terrorist-torn Kashmir, and the mountains of Nagaland.
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- ZullPips
- 30-01-18
Enjoyable -but thin on content
Where does Himalaya rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I have only ever listened to this one
What was most disappointing about Michael Palin’s story?
It was a bit rushed. One was left wanting more detail on just about everything ( Geography, history, current conflicts, landscapes). I also did not like the fact that each day was announced numerically - it interrupted the narrative - especially as some days he didn't have much to say.
What about Michael Palin’s performance did you like?
He reads very well but trying to take on different accents didn't always work.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No. We used it for traveling a long distance and divided it into two sessions.
Any additional comments?
It was an enjoyable experience. Thank you.
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- marita
- 07-08-19
Fascinating.Read it all in 3days in a dialisys war
Couldn't switch it off.Palin's explanation of the unusual was so interesting. Eyesight not good.
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- JG
- 25-07-19
Palin is brilliant
Pain's wry observations are hilarious and his descriptions magical. I loved this and wholly recommend it.
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- Paul
- 28-07-06
More of the same Genius
You don't need to say alot more than, Palin, Travel, Genius. Once again Michael Palin makes you feel like you are travelling with him.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-03-24
Fabulous
Michael Palin is the most interesting traveler of today. Highly recommended. Really enjoyed this and it is read superbly.
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- Jamie Barron
- 12-04-21
Immersive and immensely enjoyable
A great listen! Palin’s descriptions are very immersive, and the way he recounts his journeys - and even more so the people he meets along the way - meant I felt I was journeying alongside him. Excellent narration too, varied and interesting easy-to-follow. A very entertaining account of a really interesting journey.
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- Michele Roslin
- 07-10-19
brilliant
narrated by the author, it's like you were there next to him, very well done
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- jmo
- 27-08-20
I feel like I am there
This book is written with such beautiful, sensory descriptive words that I felt like I was there. I have such a yurning for travel and as it is not currently possible, this book took me across the Himalayas in my mind. thank you
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-02-19
Usual Palin
Absolutely superb.
As per usual Palin absorbs you into the book with his brilliant narrative, and of course there are many funny parts.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-10-20
My favourite
I have got into the habit of listening to these books contemporaneous with watching the DVDs. Himalayas was my favourite series so this has been a real treat.
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