To Reach the Clouds

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Absolutely staggering - Rated
This book is unlike anything I have ever read and will remain with me longer than almost anything else, it is written in a style similar to Baricco, which means the style of writing may not suit everyone, but I thought it was beautifully written, funny and highly emotional. Nothing should detract from the fact that this man walked (stood, sat, danced, lay) on a wire half a mile in the air. The feat itself is imcomprehensible and without photos you would never believe it had happened. The audacity behind the feat is almost as amazing as the feat itself.

Most exciting book - Rated
This is the most gripping book I have ever read. Right from the start his style of writing sucks you right in. It is very interesting to see how the whole thing was planned over a matter of years. When it comes to the actual walk itself I couldn't believe how nervous I was. You really are on the edge of your seat, gripping the book and turning pages as fast as is possible!

Edge of the seat poetry - Rated
This unusual little book gripped from start to finish. The writing is, quite simply, beautiful - the pictures atmospheric. Throughout the book, Petit's project appears doomed from every direction - all those around him (and, at times, even Petit) appear convinced that he will die in his attempt to cross between the Twin Towers, but he is driven on by his dream. The book gives a peek into the mind of the tightrope walker and the tensions between the artist and engineer cohabiting therein. Petit clearly loved the Towers and his comments on their destruction are poignant.

This book is a thriller, an architectural romance and a transcendental journey - altogether an irresistible read.