This non fiction story is dramatic and engaging. Its a story of outstanding human effort and courage. The early chapters can sometimes be a little dry but never boring. Once the troubles begin, the story shifts into a higher gear, realising that this is non fiction and these things happened to real people just makes the whole thing so much more gripping. While never inflating his part in things, never allowing his ego to take control we hear and understand what a heroic man Shackleton was. The adventure these men lived through under the incredible leadership of Shackleton is totally absorbing and had me holding my breath more than once. Action, mystery, fear, sadness this book has it all. Todate, this is my absolute favorite LIbrivox recording. Reading = 2/3 Production = 2/3 Story = 3/3 Total = 7/9 I have more reviews over at http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com Free Audio, Review FNH 2008-05-10 21:16:08 2008-05-10 21:16:08 4 1 4.00