Reviews for The Mountain Between Us

The average rating for The Mountain Between Us based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-10-02 00:00:00 B B On the surface, The Mountain Between Us appears to be nothing more than another survival story, but don't be fooled. This is an emotionally laden journey'a story meaningful enough to leave a lasting impression on this reader. Stranded at the airport in Utah, with nothing but cancelled flights looming on the overhead screens, two strangers opt to share a chartered plane to Denver. Dr. Ben Payne is hoping to get back to his patients after having been away for a medical conference and some much needed mountain time. Ashley, a writer for a magazine, is anxious she'll end up missing her own wedding, just days away, if she can't find a way to get home now. Over a massive expanse of wilderness, the small plane they chartered goes down, leaving Ben and Ashley stranded high on a plateau with nothing but mountains, snow and trees for miles. There's no denying, the plot is rife with convenience or that Ashley was one incredibly lucky woman to have crash landed with an orthopedic surgeon. A man who also happens to be a long-distance runner (he has incredible strength and stamina), a mountain climbing enthusiast and an Eagle Scout. Not to mention, he has a backpack with supplies from his most recent climb (a french press? I mean, really?), the pilot's stashed weapons/gear and the skills needed to fashion just about anything from the skeleton of the plane. Yeah, it's a little far-fetched, but still incredibly entertaining and even anxiety-inducing on some levels. There are some slow parts'especially around the middle of the story'there's snow, snow and you guessed it, even more snow. Ben dragging Ashley, tending to her injuries and the never-ending hunt for nourishment becomes a tad repetitive, but what else are you gonna do in the middle of nowhere? There are several bright spots among the cold bleakness of the backdrop though'number one being the banter between Ben and Ashley. They shared a natural connection from the start, along with a biting level of humor and sarcasm that made me laugh. Have I mentioned, great banter gets me every time? The other aspect of the story that grabbed me, the recordings Ben made for his wife. He reveals early on, they've been separated for quite some time now, but he shies away from the why. Naturally, I had to wonder, what could have torn a couple once so incredibly close so far apart? The reality is a swift kick to the gut, but the ending . . . I was smitten. Big time. Somehow, someway . . . I totally missed it. I didn't see it coming. Not even a teeny tiny glimpse. The way things unfolded, and the feelings these characters managed to drag out of me, brought this story full circle. "I'm not leaving you. Not going it alone. Not looking at the memory of you every time I close my eyes." Aside from being a complete book nerd, I'm also a movie junkie and it was seeing the previews for the upcoming release that pushed me to finally pick up this book'something I've been meaning to do for years. I'm excited to see Kate Winslet's version of Ashley'which I see has been changed to Alex? um, why?'and Idris Elba's version of Dr. Ben Payne. I might have even gotten over the fact that Charlie Hunnam was originally slated to play Ben. I have to admit, Idris appears to be a worthy second choice. *wink*

Review # 2 was written on 2017-10-13 00:00:00 Stephen Leggett [goes through his stuff secretly and without permission, but she tries to seduce a man she thinks is married. Then she completely betrays him and stabs him in the heart. Metaphorically. She fucks around with his feelings. (hide spoiler)]