The Motorcycle Diaries

Paperback, 176 pages

Published July 19, 2004 by HarperPerennial.

ISBN:
978-0-00-717233-7
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3 stars (1 review)

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Well written travel diaries, insights into a historical figures youth

3 stars

I very much enjoyed the way Che writes, and learning about the youth and defining moments of a historical figure. I wish the motorcycle had lasted longer. This is one of those great travel books that absolutely makes you want to jump on a bike and drive off into the world.

Readers should be warned that, although Che Guevara is known for being a progressive who fought for equity and equality, this was still written in the 50s and there is some very stark racism in a few places.

Subjects

  • Biography: general
  • Travel writing
  • Latin America
  • 20th century
  • Travel