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Last of the Breed

Louis L'Amour
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Last of the Breed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

Book Brief

Louis L'Amour

Last of the Breed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Siberia • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour, Native American Air Force Pilot Major Joseph "Mack" Maktozi's plane is shot down by Soviets, and he is captured. Using ancestral survival skills, Mack escapes across Siberia. He meets allies like Yakov and Natalya, evades expert tracker Alekhin, and faces numerous challenges in the harsh landscape. Throughout the journey, Mack's resilience and cunning are tested.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.5

21,409 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour is a gripping, character-driven novel praised for its suspenseful plot and vivid descriptions. Critics laud its portrayal of rugged individualism and survival. However, some find the pacing uneven and the characters slightly stereotypical. Overall, it remains a compelling read for fans of adventure and historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Last of the Breed?

A reader who enjoys Last of the Breed by Louis L'Amour is likely drawn to intense survival stories and thrillers reminiscent of Jack London's The Call of the Wild and Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October. They appreciate themes of resilience, military strategy, and the enduring human spirit set against harsh, unforgiving landscapes.

4.5

21,409 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Siberia • 1980s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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