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Deep Down Dark

Héctor Tobar
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Deep Down Dark

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Héctor Tobar

Deep Down Dark

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Chile • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Suspenseful

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

15,014 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deep Down Dark?

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.

4.1

15,014 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Chile • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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