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5.0
I actually enjoyed this more than Motorcycle Diaries. In this book we see young Ernesto making the decision that he really wants to dedicate his life to the revolution, even if it means death.
He isn't just looking for adventure anymore, he's looking for meaning and purpose: the chance to make a difference in his beloved South America. I think there's a lot here that anyone can identify with, regardless of how you feel about communism.
I wish the book had included a short history of Latin America or at least definitions of the people and political organisations mentioned. I have a very vague understanding of Latin American history and had to do an embarrassing amount of googling while reading (starting with United Fruit Company...).
He isn't just looking for adventure anymore, he's looking for meaning and purpose: the chance to make a difference in his beloved South America. I think there's a lot here that anyone can identify with, regardless of how you feel about communism.
I wish the book had included a short history of Latin America or at least definitions of the people and political organisations mentioned. I have a very vague understanding of Latin American history and had to do an embarrassing amount of googling while reading (starting with United Fruit Company...).
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