The makings of a western classic, michael punkes novel the revenant provides muscle and sinew to the vengeful and epic tale of mountain man, hugh glass that even a sow grizzly couldnt rend asunder. Although it is a small detail, i really did enjoy it and i wanted to highlight it. The makings of a western classic, michael punkes novel the revenant provides muscle and sinew to the vengeful and epic tale of mountain man hugh glass that even a sow grizzly couldnt rend asunder. The scene in which fitzgerald and bridger abandon glass is the first thing we read in the novel, so that should clue you in that its a pretty big deal. The revenant books like im looking for books along the lines as the revenant. Read the revenant, by michael punke online on bookmate a thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the nineteenthcentury american frontier, the astonishing story of reallife trapper and. The revenant is a 2011 youngadult supernatural mystery novel, the debut work of ya author. Jan 06, 2015 based on a true story, the revenant is a remarkable tale of obsession, the human will stretched to its limits, and the lengths that one man will go to for retribution. Rocky mountains, 1823 the trappers of the rocky mountain fur company live a brutal frontier life. The revenant by michael punke the gripping adventure 0f a huntertrappers endurance and determination after being mauled by a bear in the wild.
In the afterward, the author michael punke explains that many of the moments in his book are in fact fiction. In our book, the most notable aspect of this passage is bridgers reluctance. Punke has added considerably to our understanding of human endurance and of the men who pushed west in. Punke got the idea for the revenant about 17 years ago, while he was working at the law firm. The very different settings may disguise the fact, but the recent film the revenant actually resembles a great deal is gravity, the outer space smash directed by inarritus friend and colleague. Its been really lonely since she went away, but she told me shes been doing a lot of reading and i thought that maybe the two of us could do a two person book club as a way to stay close while shes away. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Fascinated by glasss story, he began to study his life and times, research that would find its way into his novel, the revenant. Hugh glass was a fur trapper, one of the harddriving mountain men of the early 19thcentury american west, an obscure cousin to more mainstream american folk heroes such as davy crockett.
In the trailer he appears to be surprised by the bear and attempts to run away dropping his rifle. The revenant ebook by michael punke 9781250066633 rakuten. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Craig johnson, author of the walt longmire novels a superb revenge story. Based on a true story, the revenant is an epic tale of revenge set in the rocky mountains and soon to be a major motion picture, starring leonardo dicaprio. The book was published in 2002, and punke managed to sell the movie rights though it was never certain that a film would get made.
Truly one of the better things you can experience on screen. First published in 2002, this book of the revenant has gained popularity again because of the recently released movie by the same name. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic. A novel of revenge by michael punke from amazons fiction books store. A novel of revenge is a 2002 novel by american author michael punke, based on a series of events in the life of american frontiersman hugh glass in 1823 missouri territory. Trapping beaver, they contend daily with the threat of indian tribes turned warlike over the white mens encroachment on their land, and other. Dec 16, 2014 dont miss the epic conclusion to the new york times bestselling demonica series that kirkus calls sexy, creative, darkly fanciful and chock full of action. In the book he knows the bear is coming for him and he waits till the last moment to shoot so he wont miss. The movie adds elements the book doesnt have, and makes glasss journey even more perilous, in some ways, but more rational in others. Inspired by true events, the revenant is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing one mans epic adventure of survival and the extraordinary power of the human spirit. Ambassador to the wto, michael punke, has risen to a place its never been, the new. Revenant, larissa ione, hillary huber, romanceparanormal, romance, hachette book group usa, 12.
Theyear is1823, andthe trappers ofthe rocky mountain furcompany live abrutal frontier life. Dec 22, 2015 the book was published in 2002, and punke managed to sell the movie rights though it was never certain that a film would get made. What the real life hugh glass experienced is probably something closer to punkes book. A novel of revenge by michael punke about the book the year is 1823, and the trappers of the rocky mountain fur company live a brutal frontier life. The violence and blood shed between the settlers and indigenous people was, however, a war that had been in effect for some time. In the afterward, the author michael punke explains that many of. A novel of revenge unabridged by michael punke, holter graham isbn. While michael punke was reading a book about the american west, he discovered a snippet about hugh glass. The word revenant means someone who has risen from the grave to terrorize the living.
For most of the book i found it to be a really engaging read with a interesting well rounded main protagonist in hugh glass, who really pulled you into his story and quest for revenge. I honestly dont think that theres a way to compare the two. If you loved the revenant movie, you have to read the book it was based off of. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. The word revenant is defined as a person who returns, especially supposedly from the dead. A novel of revenge and millions of other books are available for instant access. Revenant mti by michael punke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The bestselling book that inspired the awardwinning movie kindle edition by punke, michael. Something has gone wrong with history in this gripping novel about a lie planted among the greatest works of english.
The bestselling book that inspired the awardwinning movie. This is an appropriate theme for the revenant as the americanindian war was an enduring reality for those who lived in the 19th century, the period in which the revenant took place. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Time stalls and the air stills as a sioux medicine man approaches a fur trapper disfigured by maggotinfested wounds. Hugh glass apparently anticipated horace greeleys advice about going west and growing up with the country, for that is precisely what he did. The revenant is fascinating story about a man who suffers countless tragedy at the hands of nature and man, and seeks redemption. Long shots were redefined in this movie, and the camera, if i recall correctly, never left manheight. The novel was later adapted as a screenplay for a 2015 feature film directed by alejandro g. Jan 14, 2016 but it is only loosely based on the revenant book. Ambassador to the world trade organization in geneva, switzerland. Now he finds he has a twin brother who had all the light and love revenant was.
The revenant is filled with fascinating and true historical details. On the shot of the mountains where i talk about film vs. Black paint covered the upper half of his face, and he had tied a dead, withered raven behind his right ear. Jan 17, 2016 the revenant is directed and cowritten by renowned filmmaker, academy awardwinner alejandro gonzalez inarritu birdman, babel. Athrilling tale ofbetrayal andrevenge setagainst thenineteenthcentury american frontier, theastonishing story ofreallife trapper andfrontiersman hugh glass. If you hope the revenent wins best picture, here are 11. The story realistically describes the hardships men faced to further the fur industry in 1828. Its so compelling because it is based the real life of hugh glass. I am glad that its release gave me the chance to read this great adventure story that i missed the first time around. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. Jan 29, 2016 as the the revenant s script was written by inarritu and mark. A fictional account of the real life of fronteirsman hugh glass, michael punkes novel of revenge has all the. Normally the trappers owed more at the end of their journey than what they were paid.
Books similar to the revenant meet your next favorite book. If you like historical fiction, this is the perfect book for you. While there were obvious similarities between them, i truly believe that the movie was a 1010, and the book was 1010, but for different reasons. He has also served on the white house national security council staff and on capitol hill. Im always a bit jaundiced about books linked to films, so i wasnt expecting too much from this novel. Differences between the revenant book vs movie page 1. My girlfriend is gonna be in prison for 18 months which means shes gonna have a whole lotta time on her hands. Midway through michael punkes crackling frontier novel, the revenant, an ancient figure from a vanished place steps off the page. The basic premise the readers follow is glasss will to not only survive, but get revenge on those who wronged him. Smith, based in part on michael punkes historical novel and inspired by the experiences of glass in montana and south dakota in. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for cora. Jun 20, 2002 the revenant is fascinating story about a man who suffers countless tragedy at the hands of nature and man, and seeks redemption.
Who knows, maybe one of these is a future oscarwinning screenplay just. The revenants true story is amazing, but the movie is far. Mar 14, 2016 the revenant is a remarkable tale of obsession and the lengths that one man will go to for retribution. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Reproduction types sarthois sarthoise revenant du marche folklore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rocky mountains, 1823 hugh glass has been imprisoned by pirates, trained by the pawnee ind. There could be no better title for michael punkes high spirited western novel. Mar 09, 2016 in which i talk about the book that inspired the movie. Though the book was published some years ago, it seems to be garnering more attention with a rerelease, as well as anticipation of the movie the revenant starring leonardo dicaprio, due out in january 2016.
The revenant author michael punke has a day job the. For five thousand years, revenant believed he was alone in the world, a fallen angel beyond any redemption. He was on a plane reading a nonfiction book about the fur trade, his wife, traci punke, said. In these pages, we discover historical fiction at its best. In which i talk about the book that inspired the movie.
Our story begins with the rocky mountain fur company. That will come to be quite important as the novel goes on. The definition of a revenant, from the title of the book, is a person who returns, supposedly from the dead. The washington post book world one of the great tales of the nineteenthcentury west. The bestselling book that inspired the awardwinning. The revenants true story is amazing, but the movie is. A thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the nineteenthcentury american frontier, the astonishing story of reallife trapper and frontiersman hugh glass the year is 1823, and the trappers of the rocky mountain fur company live a brutal frontier life. Leonardo dicaprio, tom hardy, domhnall gleeson and. Buy the revenant harp01 06 2019 film tiein edition by punke, michael isbn.