SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) - , reviewed on 7/1/2010 + 1062 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 8

This is a fascinating read. The author brings the history and characters to life in a very authentic and captivating tale. It's a frightening read in many ways as it details the dangers experienced in these expeditions into the jungles of South America. The focus is the mystery of the 1925 Fawcett (father, son, and friend) expedition that vanished, but others are brought in, and the author's own modern day trek, as well. If you go in thinking the rainforest is a beautiful, romantic region, that notion will collapse in light of the harsh terrors residing there. Also, I learned very interesting historical facts about South America and the ongoing research and discoveries. Fast paced and compelling, but, along the lines of Amelia Earhart, it is an unsolved mystery and you will have to draw your own conclusions.

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