Now a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. An atmospheric, suspenseful and gripping story of two people finding love while fighting to survive. When a blizzard strands them in Salt Lake City, two strangers agree to charter a plane together, hoping to return home; Ben Payne is a gifted surgeon returning from a conference, and Ashley Knox, a magazine writer, is en route to her … writer, is en route to her wedding. But when unthinkable tragedy strikes, the pair find themselves stranded in Utah’s most remote wilderness in the dead of winter, badly injured and miles from civilization. Without food or shelter, and only Ben’s mountain climbing gear to protect themselves, Ashley and Ben’s chances for survival look bleak, but their reliance on each other sparks an immediate connection, which soon evolves into something more.
Days in the mountains become weeks, as their hope for rescue dwindles. How will they make it out of the wilderness and if they do, how will this experience change them forever? Heart-wrenching and unputdownable, The Mountain Between Us will reaffirm your belief in the power of love to sustain us.
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I recommend all of Charles Martin’s books
After having seen the movie trailer, I learned that The Mountain Between Us was based on a book so I ordered it. The book was an emotional page-turner that kept me hooked until the very end. Ben’s journey is compelling, and my only criticism is that it isn’t matched with the same depth in Ashley’s character arc, which is likely a product of the …
I read this book after I saw the movie twice. The book is so much more. It was a beautiful story. It was so wonderful, I have read 5 of his other books. All of them have been just as wonderful. I plan to read the rest of his books.
He had me wondering at nights what was going to happen next?
How was they going to get out?
He was true and faithful to his wife and was only the girl’s “DR”.
I liked that there was no graffic sex. I hate that in a book!! Many good writers lower themselves to sex in their books when it is not, not needed to make the book great.
The last chapter …
**A few plot spoilers but I won’t spoil the ending**
I’ve had this on my TBR pile for a while now and finally grabbed the audio book for a road trip. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew it would be like the movie “Alive,” but I wasn’t sure how Martin would approach this kind of disaster story.
This book is such a unique blend of adventure/not …
What a marvelous story of courage and love.
4.5 stars rounded up.
I do not read romance novels so I hesitated to read this book. Well, I’m thrilled that I changed my mind. I devoured this book in less than 24 hours and stayed up past my normal bedtime just to finish it. I cannot remember the last time I did that.
Yes, there are passages that are smaltzy and overly sentimental but I can …
I enjoy reading Charles Martin but somehow missed the fact that this was his work when the movie came out. (I haven’t seen the movie.)
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I cheered for Ben and Ashley, hoping they would have their own “happily ever after.” What a harrowing experience for them! And their bravery was truly inspirational! While …
I always like the twists in Charles Martin’s books, and this story had some definite twists. Survival stories have never been high on my list, but this one keeps you going because the survival is more than physically staying alive.
Charles Martin is at the top of my favorite author list. I have loved every book I’ve read (six so far). “The Mountain Between Us” grabbed my heart from the very beginning and then I slid with him into every wrenching scene. I could hardly put it down and had to finish it today—I just had to. So much for the “to do” list. Charles Martin is a …
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book by Charles Martin is FABULOUS…I could not put it down…Charles Martin….my very fav writer
I loved this book so much
My least favorite of all the Charles Martin books I have read. Portions were very good, but some rather weird developments.
Very good. Hard to put down. I haven’t seen the movie.
Suspenseful great book
This book is spectacular. I couldn’t put it down. It made me feel love and despair, hopelessness and hope.
Great story by by author
I love any book by Charles Martin!
I enjoyed this book and the movie.
Liked the book so much better than the movie!