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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson

Lone Survivor

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Afghanistan • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson chronicles the harrowing 2005 mission Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, where Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and his team set out to eliminate Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. The team is ambushed, leading to the deaths of three SEALs and a rescue team. Seriously injured, Luttrell is saved by Afghan villagers and eventually rescued. The narrative delves into themes of valor, sacrifice, and the complexities of war. Topics include warfare-related violence and loss of life.

Challenging

Suspenseful

Inspirational

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.5

129,364 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson receives praise for its vivid, gripping narrative and authentic portrayal of Navy SEAL operations. Critics commend its emotional depth and intense action sequences. However, some point out the one-sided political perspective and occasional melodramatic tone. Overall, it’s a compelling, if sometimes polarizing, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lone Survivor?

Readers who enjoy Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson would likely appreciate true stories of grit, military strategy, and heroism. Fans of American Sniper by Chris Kyle or Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose will find a compelling and intense narrative of courage and survival in the face of overwhelming odds.

4.5

129,364 ratings

87%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Afghanistan • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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