I really enjoyed this one and it was a very quick read. The text was clear, moved fast, and kept up the feeling of suspense all the way through. When she was hiking down the mountain the novel reminded me of the adventure-in-nature type books I like to read now and then. Then her hallucinations, from shock and lack of sleep, reminded me heavily of a spiritual journey through the rigors of nature, another book type I like to read on occasion. I would recommend this. It is a compelling tale of survival which also captures the tragedy of her two co-fliers who didn't survive as well. ( )

Back in the day, was this not a best-seller?  I remember having no interest then, but I also remember the cover oh-so-clearly.  Well, I finally decided to read it.  It was indeed very interesting.  Dramatic, sure, but also interesting was Lauren's state of mind, and the stories of those friends and family back home.  I only wish we had more of an epilogue about Jean, and Carla, etc. ( )