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The Revenant

Michael Punke
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The Revenant

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Michael Punke

The Revenant

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American West • 1820s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Revenant by Michael Punke follows frontiersman Hugh Glass, who is left for dead after a bear attack. Driven by survival, Glass embarks on a journey across the wilderness to seek retribution. The novel captures themes of resilience and revenge set against the backdrop of the American frontier in the early 19th century.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

68,981 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Punke's The Revenant impresses with its gripping storytelling and richly detailed setting; readers praise the immersive, well-researched depiction of the American frontier. Critics appreciate the intense survival narrative and character development, though some find the pacing uneven. The novel's gritty realism and vivid prose make it a compelling, if at times brutal, read.

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Who Should Read The Revenant?

Readers who enjoy The Revenant by Michael Punke are typically drawn to gripping survival tales and historical fiction. This book will captivate fans of gritty, adventure-driven narratives like Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild or James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans. Its vivid portrayal of the American wilderness and relentless human spirit resonate deeply.

4.1

68,981 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Revenant by Michael Punke, published in 2002, is inspired by the true story of frontiersman Hugh Glass, whose incredible tale of survival in the 1820s American wilderness captivated readers long before it was adapted into a successful film.

Michael Punke, the author of The Revenant, has a diverse career background including serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, making his literary accomplishment all the more intriguing due to his non-traditional path in the writing world.

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As of its publication, The Revenant was one of the few historical novels to delve deeply into the fur trade era in early 19th-century America, offering a meticulously researched glimpse into this rugged and often overlooked period of American history.

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Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American West • 1820s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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