Beneath a Scarlet Sky

2.5 rounded up.

A work of fiction based on fact. An incredible story, truly remarkable, so remarkable that I don't know what is truth and what is fiction, and while I can believe a lot of what happened in this book did actually take place, I find it almost impossible to believe that all of it could have happened to one person (Pino) in the space of two years. I know the author does address some of this at the start of the book but still, just so much fantastical stuff....

Skiing down mountain with a heavily pregnant woman tied to his back after almost being buried alive by an avalanche was a particular highlight for me. And that's just for starters.

Despite all that, I found it strangely compelling and Pino is a likeable guy but ultimately the whole thing is let down by some pretty poor writing. A google of Pino Lella is quite revealing.

Take with a HUGE pinch of salt.

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