Che's voice is one that is very distinct in the Motorcycle Diaries. You can see this voice in two excerpts within the book...
The first: "I suddenly felt myself flying off with the sailor to far-off lands, far away the current drama of my life. A feeling of profound unease came over me; I felt that I was incapable of feeling anything." (pg. 54)
It seems to me that Che uses a specific tone within most of his writings. I sometimes feel as though he can be almost too philosophical and tries to describe things more than necessary. Although, he uses great imagery and really can capture the reader at the same time.
The second: "The bike exhaled with boredom along the long accident-free road and we exhaled with fatigue. Driving on a gravel-covered road had transformed a pleasant jaunt into a heavy job." (pg. 40)
This small passage shows the descriptiveness of Che's voice that is very prevalent in his writing. You can really feel as though you're part of his diary and can see the bike "exhaling with boredom". Che uses great detail and I think that's what attributes to his great success in story telling.
Both passages help to gain insight into Che because his descriptive passion for writing and his great detail with his words really assists in building a personal relationship with the book and into his diary.
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