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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
43 reviews
archerkel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
3.25
I picked up this book in response to two reading prompts:
1) Read a book outside your comfort zone
2) Read a book set in the Antarctic
Normally I am not one for history or survival books (which I'm sure affected my rating of this book).
I enjoyed the writing style which flowed naturally. My favorite parts of the books were the author's descriptions of the locations and environment. The audiobook narrator did a fantastic job with all the different voices and accents.
I found it difficult to read the challenges the crew faced in this harsh environment, but I thought the author did a good job of describing the harsh realities in a clear and direct manner. An impressive balance was created between the struggles of the people with the majesty of the Antarctic.
Overall, I am glad I read this book and would definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy History, Adventure, Over-Coming Obstacles, and Survival.
1) Read a book outside your comfort zone
2) Read a book set in the Antarctic
Normally I am not one for history or survival books (which I'm sure affected my rating of this book).
I enjoyed the writing style which flowed naturally. My favorite parts of the books were the author's descriptions of the locations and environment. The audiobook narrator did a fantastic job with all the different voices and accents.
I found it difficult to read the challenges the crew faced in this harsh environment, but I thought the author did a good job of describing the harsh realities in a clear and direct manner. An impressive balance was created between the struggles of the people with the majesty of the Antarctic.
Overall, I am glad I read this book and would definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy History, Adventure, Over-Coming Obstacles, and Survival.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
imogensinklings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
Moderate: Animal death
emsemce123's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
If you ever think you have it bad then think to yourself, it could be worse, but then wonder, how could it be worse? Read this book. The amount of hardship the sailors aboard the Enduramce went through trying to survive sailing through the arctic circle is incredible. This paints a black and white picture of the things they had to do to survive without glorifying it condemning it, not for the faint of heart. And just when you think relief is in sight (it sometimes literally is) the sailors suffered numerous setbacks before achieving their goals. It takes a little while to get going but once I was hooked I knew I was in until the end. I highly recommend it if the synopsis intrigues you even in the slightest, trigger warnings for body trauma and animal cruelty? Animal cruelty doesn't seem to be the right word but it doesn't end well for any of the animals in this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Gore
spooderman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
tense
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Animal death, Gore, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Medical trauma, and Confinement
Moderate: Death
Minor: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Cannibalism, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
athnyx230's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
codeanders's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
This book made me so glad that I've never been stranded anywhere, because I'm 100% sure I'd just die instead of go through what these men went through. Trapped in the ice for nearly 2 years, the sheer willpower needed to survive is simply beyond me.
Well written and gripping, telling the full tale without focusing too much on just one man, this is well worth the read.
Well written and gripping, telling the full tale without focusing too much on just one man, this is well worth the read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
A lot of dogs die in this booksea_tea_books's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
4.5
4.5 ⭐
Prior to hearing the audiobook telling of this story, I wasn't familiar with the remarkable journey of Shackleton and his crew in 1914 as they attempted to cross the Antarctic continent before the time of radios and other safety equipment. I learned more about this historical adventure and had chills at the conclusion. I'm amazed at the level of resilience and determination to survive among the group; hard to imagine what thoughts must have been going through their minds aside from those recorded in journal entries.
Notable quote: "Constant vigilance."
Trigger warnings: Animal death/murder; descriptions of health ailments and surgery
[Audiobook]
Prior to hearing the audiobook telling of this story, I wasn't familiar with the remarkable journey of Shackleton and his crew in 1914 as they attempted to cross the Antarctic continent before the time of radios and other safety equipment. I learned more about this historical adventure and had chills at the conclusion. I'm amazed at the level of resilience and determination to survive among the group; hard to imagine what thoughts must have been going through their minds aside from those recorded in journal entries.
Notable quote: "Constant vigilance."
Trigger warnings: Animal death/murder; descriptions of health ailments and surgery
[Audiobook]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Animal death
marinalikeaboatyard's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Incredible. Absolutely incredible. Not just the story itself but the writing and research and depth of understanding of the men who miraculously survived the expedition. A portrait of leadership if there ever was one. Un-put-downable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
ozzi's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
mollyb13's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
5.0
A beautifully written account of the survival of Shackleton and his crew of men after their ship, the Endurance, becomes stuck in the ice. Shackleton's leadership, the tenacity of the crew, and a lot of luck make this journey read like one of pure fiction. I did have to take an extended break reading this book due to some graphic descriptions of the men's beloved dogs being killed off. I had such a hard time with those scenes that I almost didn't come back to finish the book but am so glad that I did. Really amazing what limits the body and mind can be pushed to when faced with a survival situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death