Review: Great Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2011
I preface this review by stating that I don't care a thing about caves.  In fact, I really don't care for any activity that is not climate controlled.  That being said, I really enjoyed this book.  I was fortunate enough to pick it up on sale and it ended up being a real bargain.From the description, I knew that the main character (Marty) was trapped in a cave.  My first thought was "serves you right for being down there in the first place".  However, the story catches you right from the beginning and the transitions from present to recent past to 20 years prior are smooth and absolutely fall into place with each setting.  The subtle under current that something is not what it appears shadows the story but does not distract the reader to the point of questioning each action.  The author provides some basic caving definitions at the top of each chapter which gives the reader enough familiarity without being intrusive.  Great idea.  As an American, I did find some of the expressions laugh out loud funny, but that only added to the enjoyment of the story.I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a well written, well researched and well thought out book with a great story.