• The Mountain Story

  • By: Lori Lansens
  • Narrated by: Corey Brill
  • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (333 ratings)

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The Mountain Story

By: Lori Lansens
Narrated by: Corey Brill
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Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling author Lori Lansens comes a harrowing survival story about four strangers who spend five days lost in the mountain wilderness above Palm Springs.

Four go up the mountain, but only three will come down.

On the morning of Wolf Truly's 18th birthday, he boards the first cable car to head up the mountains just a few miles from his sun-bleached trailer home in the desert community outside of Palm Springs. Armed with nothing but the clothes on his back, Wolf's intention that morning was to give up on life - specifically at the mountain site of his best friend's tragic accident one year ago. But on that shaky ride up the mountain, fate intervenes and Wolf meets three women that will leave an indelible imprint on the rest of his life. Through a series of missteps, the four wind up lost and stranded among the forested cliffs - in sight of the desert city below, but unable to find a way down.

As the days pass without rescue, we come to learn how each of them came to be on the mountain that morning. And as their situation shifts from misadventure to nightmare, the lost hikers forge an inextricable bond, pushing themselves, and each other, beyond their limits.

Reminiscent of John Krakauer's modern classic Into the Wild and Cheryl Strayed's number-one best-selling Oprah-endorsed Wild, Lori Lansen's The Mountain Story is a deeply affecting novel that pays homage to the rugged beauty - and utterly unforgiving nature - of the wilderness, and considers the question: What price are you willing to pay not only for the ones you love, but for a complete stranger?

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Sad and Thrilling

FYI if you’re in a depressed or sad mood don’t read this book. It’s dark and depressing. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family it will be triggering and disheartening. The last third of the book picked up pace and shifted to more thrilling and suspenseful. The middle was dull so hold out through the middle as the ending is surprising. Ok book, not my favorite. The ending was interesting to say the least.

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Intense story of survival

This was an intense story, but there were slow spots where the narrative went into flashbacks. The characters made some terrible decisions,which became annoying. The big "reveal" at the end just didn't ring true for me. And finally, the narration wasnt the best. So, overall, a low-ish rating.

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Couldn't put it down!

This was an extremely well told story. You almost feel like you're right there with them!

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Takes you through some loops

You go back and forth from present and part throughout the entire book. Many parts wondering how it all comes together. It really came to be a fantastic book. Hang in there. All ties together beautifully

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Red Bird in the sky

Red Bird flew so high...

Allow me to first begin by stating that the voice actor, Corey Brill was NOT a voice that my mind was willing to concede too. I was immediately brought to mind of John Malkovich. And had a moment where I didn't think I could see beyond that... suffice it to say... I apologize & am NOW scouring the Internet for any and ALL of Corey Brill's works! Wow! Such a talented voice actor!!!
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Rarely.
RARELY, do I feel as much emotion reading/listening to a story as I have with The Mountain Story...
Truth be told, I had two other books in line to be experienced. As well as this one. I couldn't decide so I asked my 18 yr old (ironically) son to listen to all three of the 'samples', then choose for me!!! He chose this one. And I am SO VERY GRATEFUL that he did choose Lori Lansens's The Mountain Story!!!
It was breathtaking in its picture creation! The character build was absolutely incredible! Each and every, EVERY single personality so well defined! So much so that I can STILL close my eyes and pull up the persons visual and character with each one being a whole and completely unique actor in this brilliant novel!
The entire story was artfully and utterly beautiful. I experienced so many emotions listening to this story! I haven't enough words to adequately describe, express, convey my feelings about the story!
The last few chapters quite literally had me standing, pacing, praying and (YES) crying!
The Mountain Story was definitely a book which plunged Wolf into the deep end of adulthood!
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HIGHLY recommend this to any & everyone!
Thank you Lori Lansens for the life changing story! And thank you Corey Brill for helping to build this novel into a work of art!
Cannot wait for more from this author and this actor!
~ C. Diaz

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Pack a snack. You'll want to listen to into the night.

Great story! I was surprised many times at the twists and the artfully woven connections.

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Amazing story !!!!!!!

Don’t believe I will ever forget this tale of what it means to love and survive. Read,or listen to this book, you will not be disappointed ! It will touch your heart ❤️

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Good Story

The story was a little slow in the middle, but glad I stuck it out.

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Awesome story

This is one of the best I’ve listened to! Get it! You won’t be sorry!

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One of my favorites I've listened to

I love this book. Of the almost hundred I've head in audible, this is in my top ten. Really engaging narrator, beautiful writing and kept me guessing and deeply invested through the end.

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