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Douglas Preston

The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story

Douglas PrestonNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Douglas Preston

The Lost City of the Monkey God

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Honduras, La Mosquitia • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lost City of the Monkey God by Douglas Preston recounts numerous expeditions in Honduras' La Mosquitia region, focusing on an aerial lidar survey and ground exploration led by Steve Elkins. The book covers historical context, discovers two ancient cities instead of one, and details the challenging jungle expedition. Sensitive topics include violence, disease, and life-threatening hazards.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Informative

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

75,526 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Douglas Preston's The Lost City of the Monkey God offers an enthralling account of a real-life expedition into the Honduran rainforest, blending science, history, and adventure. Critics praise its vivid storytelling and meticulous research. However, some found the detailed accounts of the expedition's hardships overwhelming. Overall, a riveting yet occasionally dense read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lost City of the Monkey God?

Readers who enjoy thrilling true adventures will be captivated by Douglas Preston's The Lost City of the Monkey God. Fans of gripping narratives like The Lost City of Z by David Grann and Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer will appreciate the blend of history, archaeology, and danger in a real-life quest.

4.1

75,526 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Honduras, La Mosquitia • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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