The Revenant
By Michael Punke
- Release Date: 2015-01-06
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
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A thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the nineteenth-century American frontier, Michael Punke's The Revenant is the astonishing story of real-life trapper and frontiersman Hugh Glass.
The year is 1823, and the trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company live a brutal frontier life. Hugh Glass is among the company’s finest men, an experienced frontiersman and an expert tracker. But when a scouting mission puts him face-to-face with a grizzly bear, he is viciously mauled and not expected to survive. Two company men are dispatched to stay behind and tend to Glass before he dies. When the men abandon him instead, Glass is driven to survive by one desire: revenge. With shocking grit and determination, Glass sets out, crawling at first, across hundreds of miles of uncharted American frontier.
Based on a true story, The Revenant is a remarkable tale of obsession, the human will stretched to its limits, and the lengths that one man will go to for retribution.
Reviews
Riveting
5By DirtyDanielTheThirdAn extremely entertaining page turner!A tale of true strength
5By Flop tripThis story of Hugh Glass is a pure insight on the horrifying life of the trapped. This story has made me both grimace and sit in awe as Hugh Glass makes his way back to civilization even though it seemed as if even God wanted him dead. I find it hard for anybody to find a negative view on this exhilarating story.This book was far exceeded my expectations.
5By UserNameIsTaken03Hugh Glass is a one bad SOB. This was a true comeback and perseverance story. I couldn’t put it down.Amazing
5By BennyBoyNYCAbsolute beautiful bookThe Revenant is Brilliant
5By hawk1007An engrossing fast paced page turner. One of the best historical novels I've ever read.Excelllent Read
4By Markg7919Very good book. Much enjoyed. Reads fast and keeps the reader intrigued.Excellent
5By Studio111loved loved this book. Movie was horrible compared to book!!! a must read!!!An excellent book
5By Kambry hThis book has really gotten me back into reading.Great read
4By GegegrgrvgfThis book is an entertaining historically based novel. The movie parallels the book but is very different. If you live in the Rocky Mountain states you will recognize many of the names of people and places.Great Read, but...
5By Matt SandlinThe Revenant is a artfully written book that features perfectly crafted highs and lows concerning Hugh Glass. However, the ending in my opinion was absolute trash!!
