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carissachristenson's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.5
martmann47's review against another edition
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dark
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funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
jmaynard15's review against another edition
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inspiring
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medium-paced
4.0
bpowlowsky's review against another edition
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5.0
jon288's review against another edition
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5.0
The story of the Belgica, and the men who were trapped in her overwinter in the Antarctic sea ice. An incredible tale of survival and the first proper exploration of the continent in the Heroic Age. I didn't know much about this expedition, not even that Amundsen was aboard, so it was great to learn more about it. The character of Cook, the surgeon, was particularly compelling. I'm not sure there are many major Antarctic expeditions I've not read about now! Really well researched and written, and reading the digital version alongside it was great as there are excellent photographs and maps to go with it
lizzibrink's review against another edition
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3.75
cecilhindson's review against another edition
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3.0
somesnarksareboojums's review against another edition
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4.0
well enough told, but has 30 minute author‘s note at the end, where one really expects more info on the fate of the other members of the expedition. irritating. sometimes a LOT of pathos.
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Moderate: Death and Mental illness