I could not put this one down. I wanted to, but I just could not stop. That is very rare. Even books I thoroughly enjoy I can usually put down pretty easily unless I am right near the end or at a cliff hanger. Something about this story and the history in it just held me captivated. Remarkable the things these people did and what I previously knew barely scratched the surface. Still does no doubt.

Grann does a great job dividing the narrative between his own story of discovery and the story of Percy Fawcett. He keeps it professional but still gripping the entire time. He clearly did a lot of research to get the facts straight and he lays out a brilliant tale of a man consumed by obsession. The detail about the Amazon and the feats of the men that explored it is quite enthralling. It does little to make me want to go there myself and imitate them, but it does give me a greater respect for those that do.

I recommend this book for. . . everyone. It is an enjoyable read and informative. I am certainly going to be watching the movie sometime in the near future.