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Toward the end of WWII, 24 servicemen and WAC's station in New Guinea set out for a day of leisure. They set out to see the lost paradise of Shangri-la. On their way there, the pilot left the plane in the arms of his inexperienced co-pilot who was unable to navigate through the treacherous terrain. He crashed the plane into the hillside killing 21 on impact.
This is the story of the 3 survivors who have to leave the crash site to have a chance of survival. But that's easier said than done. Two of the survivors have horrific injuries and struggle to even walk. Plus, they've landed in no mans land where the natives are known to be cannibals and there are Japanese troops hiding in the brush. Brave paratroopers attempt an incredibly risky rescue knowing they, themselves, might not survive.
Overall, the story was incredible, but it was hard for me to connect with the characters - especially Margaret. Maybe my expectations were too idealistic, but she irritated me to no end and that really detracted from my ability to really just enjoy this book. Still, I loved learning about a lesser known rescue of American personnel in wartime.
This is the story of the 3 survivors who have to leave the crash site to have a chance of survival. But that's easier said than done. Two of the survivors have horrific injuries and struggle to even walk. Plus, they've landed in no mans land where the natives are known to be cannibals and there are Japanese troops hiding in the brush. Brave paratroopers attempt an incredibly risky rescue knowing they, themselves, might not survive.
Overall, the story was incredible, but it was hard for me to connect with the characters - especially Margaret. Maybe my expectations were too idealistic, but she irritated me to no end and that really detracted from my ability to really just enjoy this book. Still, I loved learning about a lesser known rescue of American personnel in wartime.