World's Scariest Places Book 5
Mountain of the Dead
World's Scariest Places Book 5
Published: 5, May 2018
Author: Jeremy Bates
Genres: American, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Thrillers, Vampire, Young Adult
Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 95/100 Yes.
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The Review:
This was a terrific page-turner, and I thought Jeremy Bates handled the alternating chapters brilliantly for most of the book, but by the end, the earlier drama was no longer a drama because readers knew what had transpired. Characters in this book are significantly more three-dimensional than I imagined.
I've been captivated by the Dyatlov Case for years, much like the individuals in the narrative, so this was a must-read for me. The narrative of the unexplained deaths of the nine hikers in 1959 is interspersed with a current account of an American author and his companion investigating the case in the Ural Mountains. The plot continues to be exciting, with some unexpected turns.
It's difficult to write a review for this book yet again. With the exception of a few words and situations that I found unbelievable, the author has done significant research on the authentic Dyatlov's group story and accurately follows it. The novel's potential present is a great leap of imagination, yet it is unfortunately unrealistic. If this isn't a concern for you and you don't mind terrible horror mixed in with brilliant writing, you'll probably appreciate it.
I couldn't have guessed the action moments, which had a race for your life feel to them; the tale truly caught me off guard. The last few moments were even more unexpected, given how unique and unseemly the folks that came together were. While on their trip to the last peak, the main character and his pals came across more unknown and terrible locales, adding to the story's horrors. I had a great time reading this story and would strongly suggest it.
Now one of my favorite series is Jeremy Bates' World's Scariest Places and I've read all the books from this series in a short amount of time. I believe he does a fantastic job of educating the reader about these locations and the cultures in which they are set; I feel like I'm getting a history lesson while reading. Mountain of the Dead was not, in my opinion, a "bad" novel or a "weak" installment in the series. If anything, Helltown seems out of place among the other titles in the series because I noticed a formula being used to write all these books but Helltown did not use it.
One more thing that I was expecting from the start was the ending and it was chilling to know I was correct but I know many readers are not going to like it.
Final Thoughts:
Genuine images from 1959 are used to illustrate the tale, many of which were shot by the hikers themselves as their journey progressed. On their trip, we grow to connect with them, which deepens our engagement in their narrative and deaths. The narrative, the innovative way fact, and fiction are interwoven, the characters, who are both well-drawn and engage our compassion, the outstanding written style, and the descriptions of the Siberian landscapes have all earned this book top marks from me. Despite certain brutal passages, I do not believe the novel is classified as horror. It is, in my opinion, a clever and sympathetic story beautifully presented and well worth reading. It comes highly recommended by me.
Still, I know that some readers will dislike it for the same reasons that they always do: the characters that do stupid things and then the lectures that these books are all about. Another major disappointment was some typos that I discovered, which I hope are corrected as soon as possible. The audio was good, and I thought it was easier to listen to the book than read it, so I recommend it if you prefer listening to audiobooks to reading them.
Synopsis:
“OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE TAKEN THE JOURNEY TO THE WORLD'S SCARIEST PLACES. NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.
The greatest unsolved mystery of the 20th century—until now.
Fact: During the night of February 1, 1959, in the remote reaches of Siberia, nine Russian hikers slash open their tent from the inside and flee into a blizzard in sub polar temperatures.
Fact: By morning all are dead, several having suffered gruesome, violent deaths. What happened to them has baffled investigators and researchers to this day.
It has become known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
Now, an American true-crime writer seeking answers to the enduring mystery sets out to retrace the hikers' steps on their fateful expedition—though nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover...”
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