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438 Days: An Incredible True Story of Survival at Sea by Jonathan Franklin
5 reviews
evaelt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
An incredible true story about José Salvador Alvarenga beging adrift at the Pacific Ocean for 14 months finding a way to live with all the elements and his own brain.
I'm so glad he's been able to tell the story in a book. It was an emotional read where I tried to constantly remind myself this happened to a real person in real time. It puts some things in perspective of what really matters.
When reading you will read about friendship, mental battles, the importance and power of your mindset, raw survival and (although minor) ocean life. I also loved the facts to give the story more depth (not that it needs more depth but I can't find the right word :')) like stats on overfishing, shark consumption, the fishing community, ocean currents, body functions, nutrition and more.
I did find the book hard to read sometimes due to the very fast pace and frequent changes in perspective from story to quotes to third person (which was also a big plus). Would have loved more detail.
I'm so glad he's been able to tell the story in a book. It was an emotional read where I tried to constantly remind myself this happened to a real person in real time. It puts some things in perspective of what really matters.
When reading you will read about friendship, mental battles, the importance and power of your mindset, raw survival and (although minor) ocean life. I also loved the facts to give the story more depth (not that it needs more depth but I can't find the right word :')) like stats on overfishing, shark consumption, the fishing community, ocean currents, body functions, nutrition and more.
I did find the book hard to read sometimes due to the very fast pace and frequent changes in perspective from story to quotes to third person (which was also a big plus). Would have loved more detail.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Animal death, and Blood
Minor: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Vomit
emmakchapman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Medical content and Mental illness
cricci's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Franklin describes the riveting and incredible feat of José Salvador Alvarenga and his survival adrift in the Pacific Ocean for 438 days. At times cringe-worthy for the food sources Alvarenga had to endure. It’s and a tense book filled with salt spray, ocean storms, death, fishing life, friendship, faith, and love. I recommend to those who enjoy survival stories and can stomach a few graphic descriptions of hunting/fishing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Drug use
flankaykay's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Animal cruelty, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual content and Abandonment
diifacto's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, and Suicidal thoughts
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