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Paths of Glory
Paths of Glory
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Some people have dreams that are so magnificent that if they were to achieve them, their place in history would be guaranteed. People like Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Nancy Astor, Charles Lindbergh, Amy Johnson, Edmund Hilary and Neil Armstrong --” their unparalleled success has made their stories int...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780312539511
ISBN-10: 0312539517
Publication Date: 3/3/2009
Pages: 512
Edition: 1
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4 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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granpaps avatar reviewed Paths of Glory on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Based on a true story of George Mallory and his quest of being the first man to climb Mt. Everest. After reading the proloque you know what the end fate of Mallory will be, but as you read and learn about him, this reader finds himself hoping that Mallory will somehow pull it off and escape the proloque fate. I did not want to put it down. Not only an adventure book, but also a touch of the romantic with the relationship of George and his wife Ruth.
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Helpful Score: 2
As with all of Jeffrey Archer's books, this one is marvelously intriguing. Perhaps this one is different in that it has the twist of being about a real historical figure and a real historical event that never got the attention it deserved.
Climbing Everest was a seemingly impossible feat in the early part of the last century, but George Mallory was seemingly born to the task. Whether he made it to the top or not is the abiding question discussed.
Even knowing the outcome from the beginning, the story is completely compelling.
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I had to keep checking to make sure this book was in fact fiction! It was a wonderful love triangle; George Mallory's love affair with the woman of his dreams and a mountain!
If you enjoyed Greg Mortensen's Three Cups of Tea. you will enjoy this.

Jeffrey Archer is a great story teller.
jazzysmom avatar reviewed Paths of Glory on + 907 more book reviews
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True story about George Mallory, who wanted nothing more than to climb Mt. Everest. Beautifully written and a story--no one will ever really know the end of for sure. I find this tragic as this was his dream and then he died before he could communicate with the world--but did he die on the way up or after reaching his dream? Maybe someday in the future there will be a way science can figure this out. Either way this is a beautiful read, and i like to dream-- he made it.
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Archer is a great storyteller and this one doesn't disappoint.
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My first biographical fiction. It was a very interesting story but had a sad ending. Would be a good read for those interested in climbing and the story of the first British Mt. Everest climb.
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I loved this book. It was exciting, emotional and enjoyable. I definitely recommend you reading this one! :)


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