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Title: Deep Down Dark
Subtitle: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free
Author: Héctor Tobar
Narrator: Henry Leyva
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-07-14
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 775 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
The exclusive, official story of the survival, faith, and family of Chiles 33 trapped miners. When the San José mine collapsed outside of Copiapó, Chile, in August 2010, it trapped 33 miners beneath thousands of feet of rock for a record-breaking 69 days. Across the globe, we sat riveted to television and computer screens as journalists flocked to the Atacama desert. While we saw what transpired above ground during the grueling and protracted rescue, the story of the miners experiences below the Earths surface - and the lives that led them there - hasnt been heard until now.
In Deep Down Dark, a master work by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Héctor Tobar gains exclusive access to the miners and their stories. The result is a miraculous and emotionally textured account of the 33 men who came to think of the San José mine as a kind of coffin, as a cave inflicting constant and thundering aural torment, and as a church where they sought redemption through prayer while the world watched from above. It offers an understanding of the families and personal histories that brought "los 33" to the mine, and the mystical and spiritual elements that surrounded working in such a dangerous place.
Members Reviews:
Profound
Would you consider the audio edition of Deep Down Dark to be better than the print version?
Yes- narration enriched the story-telling and brought the characters to life more than reading from the printed page could invoke. Pacing and pitch were perfect.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Deep Down Dark?
Many, many- was brought to tears several times. Although the story is well known, the author introduced many different layers of contemplation.
Have you listened to any of Henry Leyvas other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will definitely look for them.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes- listened in every spare moment. May listen again.
Any additional comments?
For those who liked "Unbroken", this is much, much better. The story is incredibly rich, on many levels. Author does a miraculous job of interweaving personal stories of 33 miners, their families, and the rescuers. Insightful and profound without straying from the real events and statements of the participants. One of the best "literary non-fiction" books I have ever read- on par with John Krakauer's "Into Thin Air".
Deep Down Dark is griping!
Would you consider the audio edition of Deep Down Dark to be better than the print version?
I loved the narrator - he has such a great voice and there's a lot of Spanish in the book, which he reads so well
What did you like best about this story?
I felt it was an excellent look at the different miners
What does Henry Leyva bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
A warm captivating voice
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, but sadly that's not possible
Any additional comments?
I carried my amplifier and smart phone around so I could listen while I drove, cooked and did housework
Great Story!
A well told story by an author that brought the ready into the mine and mines of the trapped thirty-three.
