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Revisado: 01-31-25

The concept was brilliant. The story, stretched to make a novel and it wrapped up like a Agatha Christie novel. A character not mentioned is the hero/villain.

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Be on the fire line, and in their heads.

Revisado: 04-29-16

Would you consider the audio edition of On the Burning Edge to be better than the print version?

Although the technical information provided about the crew, fire equipment and field terms is easy to understand, reading the same at a study pace, and having a written outline (provided by the author of men, squads, fires, etc.) provided a better touch-stone. The audio version is "better" because the narrator, Will Damron, provides the emotion and sense of urgency that is the backbone of this story.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Learning about the mens' lives, dreams, family and motivations.

Which scene was your favorite?

Favorite? Well, impressive and mind boggling. The telling of the Dude Fire. I couldn't believe what I was reading. I had no idea of the risk involved, and how the situations can change in the blink of an eye. They all train so hard to be ready. Ready. I cried.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This book is based on actual events. The aftermath of any tragedy claiming human life, leaves those left behind empty at all levels of emotion and understanding. The eulogy read by Granite Mountain Firefighter Brendan McDonough is one of those moments.

Any additional comments?

Kyle Dickmans' book is well written, and very interesting. The language and tools of firefighting are made easy for anyone to understand. I enjoyed learning the history of wild land fire fighting and how it came to be in the fabric of our nation.

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