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rachelevolve's review against another edition
4.0
It's a shame there aren't any reviews written on this book on Goodreads yet. It would certainly make for a very interesting discussion. The preface by Jesus Montane wasn't impressive, however, the intro written by David Deutschmann helped give the reader a quick chronological biography on the political history and contribution that Che Guevara offered the Cuban Revolution. The analysis that Castro offers on the death of Che is thoroughly fascinating. Castro defends the truth behind the murder of his beloved comrade as if he's posthumously defending his own character and honor. Technically, it's not the most sophisticated memoir. In parts Castro tends to get cyclical, but at the same time is able to make good points and does an impressive job at disproving the lies behind Barrientos' statements concerning Che's diary.
It goes without saying that this memoir plays homage to Che's revolutionary spirit and heroism. It's Castro's personal eulogy to the memory of all the virtues that embodied Che's altruistic qualities. This memoir is not only moving but inspiring as well.
It goes without saying that this memoir plays homage to Che's revolutionary spirit and heroism. It's Castro's personal eulogy to the memory of all the virtues that embodied Che's altruistic qualities. This memoir is not only moving but inspiring as well.
mariapioves's review against another edition
5.0
"If my final hour finds me under other skies, my last thought will be of this people and especially of you" -Che in his parting letter to Fidel Castro
I loved this book - it is a collection of speeches and writings of Fidel Castro which are focused on Che, the majority of them taking place after his death. It gives an insight into the relationship between Che and Castro, as well as what Che means to the people of Latin America (in Castro's perspective). It is touching, powerful, and eloquent.
I am having trouble rating this book as I found a couple flaws. One being the obvious and extreme bias, which is not really a problem when you're aware of it, except that it seems to have twisted the truth in a couple of parts. The other major problem is that the book is repetitive, which is understandable as each section was written/delivered in a different time and context, but it does slightly hinder enjoyment.
In the end, I think I will give it 5 stars because I enjoyed it so thoroughly, however, I would only recommend this book to people who are very interested in Che and particularly in his death and the consequences that followed it.
I loved this book - it is a collection of speeches and writings of Fidel Castro which are focused on Che, the majority of them taking place after his death. It gives an insight into the relationship between Che and Castro, as well as what Che means to the people of Latin America (in Castro's perspective). It is touching, powerful, and eloquent.
I am having trouble rating this book as I found a couple flaws. One being the obvious and extreme bias, which is not really a problem when you're aware of it, except that it seems to have twisted the truth in a couple of parts. The other major problem is that the book is repetitive, which is understandable as each section was written/delivered in a different time and context, but it does slightly hinder enjoyment.
In the end, I think I will give it 5 stars because I enjoyed it so thoroughly, however, I would only recommend this book to people who are very interested in Che and particularly in his death and the consequences that followed it.
prateekkohli's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
mariapiovesana's review against another edition
5.0
"If my final hour finds me under other skies, my last thought will be of this people and especially of you" -Che in his parting letter to Fidel Castro
I loved this book - it is a collection of speeches and writings of Fidel Castro which are focused on Che, the majority of them taking place after his death. It gives an insight into the relationship between Che and Castro, as well as what Che means to the people of Latin America (in Castro's perspective). It is touching, powerful, and eloquent.
I am having trouble rating this book as I found a couple flaws. One being the obvious and extreme bias, which is not really a problem when you're aware of it, except that it seems to have twisted the truth in a couple of parts. The other major problem is that the book is repetitive, which is understandable as each section was written/delivered in a different time and context, but it does slightly hinder enjoyment.
In the end, I think I will give it 5 stars because I enjoyed it so thoroughly, however, I would only recommend this book to people who are very interested in Che and particularly in his death and the consequences that followed it.
I loved this book - it is a collection of speeches and writings of Fidel Castro which are focused on Che, the majority of them taking place after his death. It gives an insight into the relationship between Che and Castro, as well as what Che means to the people of Latin America (in Castro's perspective). It is touching, powerful, and eloquent.
I am having trouble rating this book as I found a couple flaws. One being the obvious and extreme bias, which is not really a problem when you're aware of it, except that it seems to have twisted the truth in a couple of parts. The other major problem is that the book is repetitive, which is understandable as each section was written/delivered in a different time and context, but it does slightly hinder enjoyment.
In the end, I think I will give it 5 stars because I enjoyed it so thoroughly, however, I would only recommend this book to people who are very interested in Che and particularly in his death and the consequences that followed it.
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