The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko

4.35 AVERAGE

kelsie_reads_books's review against another edition

3.5
adventurous informative medium-paced
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sblackhall's review against another edition

3.5
slow-paced

oldarch's review

4.0
adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

notanaardvark's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

btchristoph's review

4.0
The fantastic description of a harrowing journey that includes helpful historical context described in an enthralling manner.

notanaardvark's review

5.0
adventurous informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

ainwena's review

Not in the mood.  Struggled with writing style.

hapagirl's review

1.0
Was a lot of unexpected backstory and couldn't get into it
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writerwendywag's review

5.0
This is a book about the Grand Canyon, and like the river that carved the canyon, it's a big, complicated, thrilling read. It starts with the first European discovery of the canyon, explores the canyon's relation to the massive dam projects that bookend it, and follows a cast of remarkable characters through the summer of 1983, when the first big El Nino event threatened to destroy the Glen Canyon Dam--and provided three men the chance to row through the canyon at unrivaled speed.

It's not just a sport book, it's an ode to the human spirit, the power of wilderness, and the complicated relationship America has with its landscape. I'd give it a 6th star if I could!

kendra_seymour's review

4.5
adventurous informative inspiring reflective tense medium-paced