Un altro giro di giostra by Tiziano Terzani

Un altro giro di giostra

When travel becomes the last cure

Written byTiziano Terzani
Narrated byEdoardo Siravo
Length22h57m
Release dateJuly 4, 2017
LanguageItalian
★★★★☆ 4.7 (24 ratings)

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AuthorTiziano Terzani
NarratorEdoardo Siravo
Runtime22h57m
PublishedJuly 4, 2017
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (24 ratings)
CategoriesBiographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature, Journalists, Editors & Publishers, Travel & Tourism, Travel Writing & Commentary
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Tiziano Terzani’s *Un altro giro di giostra* isn’t just a travel memoir—it’s a raw, unflinching conversation with mortality disguised as a journey. Diagnosed with cancer, Terzani does what journalists do best: he reports. But instead of covering wars or political upheavals, he turns his gaze inward, embarking on a global odyssey from China to India, seeking answers in everything from traditional medicine to spiritual retreats. His writing is intimate yet expansive, blending sharp observation with deep vulnerability, making you feel the weight of each decision as if it were your own. Edoardo Siravo’s narration is a masterclass in restraint and depth, wrapping Terzani’s poetic prose in a voice that’s both gravelly and tender, like a trusted friend reading aloud from a private journal. The audiobook doesn’t just recount Terzani’s physical travels; it mirrors the restless, searching spirit of his mind, pulling listeners into a story that’s equal parts adventure and elegy.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Edoardo Siravo’s narration is the secret sauce of this audiobook, elevating Terzani’s already powerful prose into something almost cinematic. Siravo’s voice has a weathered, world-weary quality that perfectly matches Terzani’s peripatetic, philosophical tone—especially in moments when the author grapples with the absurdity of his situation with dark humor. The pacing is deliberate, almost meditative, which mirrors Terzani’s own reflective journey, but it occasionally drags during the more philosophical digressions, where a brisker tempo might have kept the momentum. Still, the production quality is top-notch, with a crisp yet warm sound that makes the long runtime feel like an intimate fireside chat rather than an endurance test. What truly sets this audiobook apart is how it forces you to confront the same questions Terzani asks himself: What do we do when the map we’ve followed suddenly ends? And how do we reconcile the life we’ve lived with the one we might never have? It’s not an easy listen, but it’s an unforgettable one.

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