Deep Down Dark
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
320
Book • Nonfiction
Chile • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Deep Down Dark by Héctor Tobar chronicles the harrowing sixty-nine-day ordeal of thirty-three Chilean miners trapped underground after the San José mine collapse, emphasizing their collective struggle for survival, their reliance on faith, and the complex dynamics that developed among them, ultimately leading to their dramatic rescue and the psychological challenges they faced in the aftermath.
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Héctor Tobar's Deep Down Dark offers a compelling recount of the Chilean miners' ordeal, praised for its vivid storytelling and deep empathy. Tobar masterfully captures the miners' psychological and emotional struggles. However, some critics find the narrative pacing uneven. Despite this, the book remains a powerful exploration of human resilience and camaraderie.
Readers who enjoy gripping survival tales like Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer or Alive by Piers Paul Read will be captivated by Héctor Tobar's Deep Down Dark. It's perfect for those drawn to true stories of human resilience, harrowing ordeals, and the psychological and physical challenges faced in life-or-death situations.
15,014 ratings
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320
Book • Nonfiction
Chile • 2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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