--- product_id: 146894066 title: "The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge" price: "18.52 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/146894066-the-revenant-a-novel-of-revenge store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge **Price:** 18.52 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge - **How much does it cost?** 18.52 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/146894066-the-revenant-a-novel-of-revenge) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the nineteenth-century American frontier, Michael Punke's The Revenant is the astonishing story of real-life trapper and frontiersman Hugh Glass The year is 1823, and the trappers of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company live a brutal frontier life. Hugh Glass is among the company’s finest men, an experienced frontiersman and an expert tracker. But when a scouting mission puts him face-to-face with a grizzly bear, he is viciously mauled and not expected to survive. Two company men are dispatched to stay behind and tend to Glass before he dies. When the men abandon him instead, Glass is driven to survive by one desire: revenge. With shocking grit and determination, Glass sets out, crawling at first, across hundreds of miles of uncharted American frontier. 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. Review: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold - Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold The 2002 novel, The Revenant, written by Michael Punke, is a captivating story of survival and revenge. Throughout the book, the main character, Glass, is seen pushing the limits of survival while trying to get revenge for his stolen gun and cruel abandonment by fellow trappers. Glass’ animosity toward his betrayers fuels his survival through a remarkable set of misfortunes. The third person omniscient point of view allows the reader to follow his survival through the perspective of several compelling characters. Hugh Glass was a first-born son to a comfortable bricklayer in Philadelphia. Having discovered a passion for geography, Glass joins the Rawsthorne & Sons frigate to satisfy his desire to see the world. After a decade, Glass decides to make his way back to his family and finds himself in a bit of a predicament; vicious pirates have boarded his ship home. Having the option of working for them or death, Glass chose the former. His working imprisonment by the pirates lasts a couple years before Glass is able to escape. After an arduous journey, Glass finds himself in St. Louis, now employed by the Rocky Mountain Fur Company, about to embark on an expedition led by one Captain Harry. It’s now around 1823 and Glass is traveling with the Company through South Dakota. While out on a hunting trip, Glass is viciously mauled by a bear with no expectation of survival. The reader learns that the team’s self-appointed, makeshift doctor “… had never seen human carnage like this, fresh in the wake of attack” (Punke 26). Captain Harry realizes that the company could continue no further with this man who appears to be headed straight for death’s door. With a forty-dollar reward promised, two men were dispatched to stay behind with Glass until he died to give him a proper burial. The duo decide the threat of staying (from Native American attack) is greater than their moral obligation to the dying man and decide to leave Glass to die alone. Believing that Glass won’t survive, the two men strip him of his useful possessions and leave, the only explanation being “’Sorry, old Glass. You ain’t got much more use for any of this’” (61). Having lost his precious gun and his dignity, Glass is driven to survive for one reason, and one reason only: revenge. The writing style of The Revenant only enhances the quality of the book. The novel is written in third person omniscient with the primary focus on the main character, Glass. The shifts in narrative focus to Glass’ antagonists offer interesting contrasts to Glass’ obsessive quest for revenge. Additionally, the novel is proceeds at a good pace. It’s fast enough that you don’t have to worry about sitting through any slow parts, while having enough detail and description to make sure you aren’t missing or misunderstanding anything. There is only one part of the book which is a bit difficult to get through. The bear attack was written in such gory detail that making your way through it is a little bit grim. It would have been sufficient to state that it took the medic “… an instant to recognize the components that made up his face” but the author goes on to describe the damage to Glass’ face in great detail (26). The anonymity of the prologue provides an interesting beginning to the book. The Revenant starts off with the characters only being referred to as boy or (injured) man. The inarticulate ramblings of a man near death provide a glimpse into a later part of the book when the main character, Glass, is being abandoned. It’s almost like a trailer to a movie, where things are a bit hazy and difficult to piece together, but still very interesting and ends up securing your attention. The book begins with “They were abandoning him” (1). You know from the very first sentence what is going to happen: a grievously injured man is going to be cruelly forsaken. A final noteworthy aspect of The Revenant is its almost entirely male cast of characters. While there are mentions of mothers, sisters, and long-dead fiancées, all of the main characters, and a majority of the supporting characters are male. However, the book doesn’t suffer from having a less diverse set of characters or from lacking the typical romantic sub-plot. The Revenant is an enthralling novel about survival for the sake of revenge. Because the book entails mature themes, the intended audience is a bit older. The exciting and unusual plot will appeal to a wide range of readers. Michael Punke is an American writer, novelist, professor, policy analyst, policy consultant, attorney, former Deputy United States Trade Representative, and former U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He is currently the Vice President of Public Policy for desertcart Web Services. Additionally, Punke was born and raised in Wyoming. Review: Gripping and engrossing tale of survival in the harshest of conditions - “At the same time, Glass sensed that his body was marshalling itself for another, decisive battle. Not at the surface, but deep within.” The term revenant is defined as “one who returns after death,” a fitting title given the predicament and remarkable story of trapper Hugh Glass. I’m sure all are aware of the Leonardo DiCaprio film from a while back that is the adaptation of this novel, and specifically the famous (infamous) “grizzly bear” scene. I feel as though, while both are powerful stories, the novel gives more emphasis on the psychology of Glass’ dire life or death situation and the lengths to which he had to “come back from death.” The author sets the scene early in the novel. In the early part of the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in the midst of a brutal and often dangerous mission. One of the more experience of the bunch, Hugh Glass, is preforming a scouting duty when a vicious encounter with a grizzly bear puts him at death’s edge as the rest of men decide how to proceed. This novel is called a “revenge” novel or “revenge” story, and while revenge is certainly a player and theme—and largely the basis and fuel for the protagonist’s motivations—the survival element was far more important, thought-provoking, and interesting. And, as a survival story, The Revenant is top notch and engrossing. The author does a superb job placing the reader right square in the point of view from Hugh Glass’ perspective after he is abandoned by two of the men in his group, his supplies taken, and his wounds severe and life-threatening. There is a rawness and brutality to the depiction of Glass efforts to go from the brink of death to try to muster up enough energy to go into full survival mode. I cannot write it without maybe giving away some spoilers, but there is a great quote from one of the characters near the end who basically gives such great insights into his thoughts on Glass’ quest for revenge. In this edition, there is an “Historical Note” from Punke where he details the historical elements and certain fictionalized parts of the novel, and sheds some light on the book itself and gives some context. The Revenant is a gripping and fascinating historical fiction, looking into one man’s brutal quest to survive and make it to the next day in the harshest of conditions. Definitely recommended, especially for those who love survival or man vs. nature type stories, or stories of overcoming odds. ## Images ![The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bGOVb-mfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold *by K***N on February 26, 2022* Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold The 2002 novel, The Revenant, written by Michael Punke, is a captivating story of survival and revenge. Throughout the book, the main character, Glass, is seen pushing the limits of survival while trying to get revenge for his stolen gun and cruel abandonment by fellow trappers. Glass’ animosity toward his betrayers fuels his survival through a remarkable set of misfortunes. The third person omniscient point of view allows the reader to follow his survival through the perspective of several compelling characters. Hugh Glass was a first-born son to a comfortable bricklayer in Philadelphia. Having discovered a passion for geography, Glass joins the Rawsthorne & Sons frigate to satisfy his desire to see the world. After a decade, Glass decides to make his way back to his family and finds himself in a bit of a predicament; vicious pirates have boarded his ship home. Having the option of working for them or death, Glass chose the former. His working imprisonment by the pirates lasts a couple years before Glass is able to escape. After an arduous journey, Glass finds himself in St. Louis, now employed by the Rocky Mountain Fur Company, about to embark on an expedition led by one Captain Harry. It’s now around 1823 and Glass is traveling with the Company through South Dakota. While out on a hunting trip, Glass is viciously mauled by a bear with no expectation of survival. The reader learns that the team’s self-appointed, makeshift doctor “… had never seen human carnage like this, fresh in the wake of attack” (Punke 26). Captain Harry realizes that the company could continue no further with this man who appears to be headed straight for death’s door. With a forty-dollar reward promised, two men were dispatched to stay behind with Glass until he died to give him a proper burial. The duo decide the threat of staying (from Native American attack) is greater than their moral obligation to the dying man and decide to leave Glass to die alone. Believing that Glass won’t survive, the two men strip him of his useful possessions and leave, the only explanation being “’Sorry, old Glass. You ain’t got much more use for any of this’” (61). Having lost his precious gun and his dignity, Glass is driven to survive for one reason, and one reason only: revenge. The writing style of The Revenant only enhances the quality of the book. The novel is written in third person omniscient with the primary focus on the main character, Glass. The shifts in narrative focus to Glass’ antagonists offer interesting contrasts to Glass’ obsessive quest for revenge. Additionally, the novel is proceeds at a good pace. It’s fast enough that you don’t have to worry about sitting through any slow parts, while having enough detail and description to make sure you aren’t missing or misunderstanding anything. There is only one part of the book which is a bit difficult to get through. The bear attack was written in such gory detail that making your way through it is a little bit grim. It would have been sufficient to state that it took the medic “… an instant to recognize the components that made up his face” but the author goes on to describe the damage to Glass’ face in great detail (26). The anonymity of the prologue provides an interesting beginning to the book. The Revenant starts off with the characters only being referred to as boy or (injured) man. The inarticulate ramblings of a man near death provide a glimpse into a later part of the book when the main character, Glass, is being abandoned. It’s almost like a trailer to a movie, where things are a bit hazy and difficult to piece together, but still very interesting and ends up securing your attention. The book begins with “They were abandoning him” (1). You know from the very first sentence what is going to happen: a grievously injured man is going to be cruelly forsaken. A final noteworthy aspect of The Revenant is its almost entirely male cast of characters. While there are mentions of mothers, sisters, and long-dead fiancées, all of the main characters, and a majority of the supporting characters are male. However, the book doesn’t suffer from having a less diverse set of characters or from lacking the typical romantic sub-plot. The Revenant is an enthralling novel about survival for the sake of revenge. Because the book entails mature themes, the intended audience is a bit older. The exciting and unusual plot will appeal to a wide range of readers. Michael Punke is an American writer, novelist, professor, policy analyst, policy consultant, attorney, former Deputy United States Trade Representative, and former U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. He is currently the Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon Web Services. Additionally, Punke was born and raised in Wyoming. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gripping and engrossing tale of survival in the harshest of conditions *by F***9 on October 4, 2024* “At the same time, Glass sensed that his body was marshalling itself for another, decisive battle. Not at the surface, but deep within.” The term revenant is defined as “one who returns after death,” a fitting title given the predicament and remarkable story of trapper Hugh Glass. I’m sure all are aware of the Leonardo DiCaprio film from a while back that is the adaptation of this novel, and specifically the famous (infamous) “grizzly bear” scene. I feel as though, while both are powerful stories, the novel gives more emphasis on the psychology of Glass’ dire life or death situation and the lengths to which he had to “come back from death.” The author sets the scene early in the novel. In the early part of the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in the midst of a brutal and often dangerous mission. One of the more experience of the bunch, Hugh Glass, is preforming a scouting duty when a vicious encounter with a grizzly bear puts him at death’s edge as the rest of men decide how to proceed. This novel is called a “revenge” novel or “revenge” story, and while revenge is certainly a player and theme—and largely the basis and fuel for the protagonist’s motivations—the survival element was far more important, thought-provoking, and interesting. And, as a survival story, The Revenant is top notch and engrossing. The author does a superb job placing the reader right square in the point of view from Hugh Glass’ perspective after he is abandoned by two of the men in his group, his supplies taken, and his wounds severe and life-threatening. There is a rawness and brutality to the depiction of Glass efforts to go from the brink of death to try to muster up enough energy to go into full survival mode. I cannot write it without maybe giving away some spoilers, but there is a great quote from one of the characters near the end who basically gives such great insights into his thoughts on Glass’ quest for revenge. In this edition, there is an “Historical Note” from Punke where he details the historical elements and certain fictionalized parts of the novel, and sheds some light on the book itself and gives some context. The Revenant is a gripping and fascinating historical fiction, looking into one man’s brutal quest to survive and make it to the next day in the harshest of conditions. Definitely recommended, especially for those who love survival or man vs. nature type stories, or stories of overcoming odds. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by A***R on February 26, 2022* A rollercoaster of events and gore blend together to create an experience only The Revenant by Michael Punke, can display. The story of captain Henry and his crew demonstrate betrayal, suffering, and the need of revenge as Glass goes through many arduous battles not only against beasts and Indian tribes, but also against his own body to survive. The Revenant by Michael Punke was published on June 10th, 2002. The story displays a very intense narrative around Glass and his relationship with his crewmates, Bridger and Fitzgerald. It displays how trusting the wrong people can have a strong impact on you and revenge isn’t always the right answer. The events of the story lead to Glass having a very strong feeling of animosity towards Bridger and Fitzgerald. This feeling of animosity may or may not have kept Glass alive through the whole story. Hugh Glass was an American frontiersman, fur trapper, trader, hunter, and explorer. Constantly travelling through forests and mountains Hugh Glass and his crew had to worry about the Arikara tribe who kept themselves aloof to white men. As the crew was out in the forest Glass decides to go hunt for food by himself. This ended up being the biggest mistake of his life. As he was out hunting, he was mauled by a grizzly bear. He was injured so terribly he had a broken leg, a ripped scalp, a punctured throat, and many gashes. Once his body was found captain Henry left John Fitzgerald and Jim Bridger to watch over Glass until he died so they could give him a proper burial. As days passed John Fitzgerald was starting to become impatient. He didn’t feel the need to stay with Glass for much longer and wanted him to die quicker. He starts to belittle Glass because he believes Glass is already going to die soon. So, even though he was given the duty to watch over Glass until he died, he did not feel the need to do that anymore. Fitzgerald states “Of course I want him to die! Look at him. He wants to die!” (Punke 48). After another couple of days Fitzgerald decides that he should just leave Glass to die. But to make decision he would also have to convince Bridger to leave too. As Fitzgerald spoke to Bridger about leaving, Bridger thought the complete opposite. He wanted to make sure they were there with Glass until he was fully dead. But every time Bridger and Fitzgerald talked about leaving Glass, Bridger was always very hesitant about it. For example, Michael Punke states “Bridger struggled, desperately wanting to challenge Fitzgerald, but wholly incapable of articulating a rebuttal” (50). This was because Bridger was a very altruistic person. As the days kept passing by, they had no other choice but to leave Glass as they saw some Indians within a mile in the distance. “There were 5 Indians at the distance of about two hundred yards on the opposite bank of the grand.” (58) But as they were leaving, they also decided to steal all of Glass’s equipment too. Once Glass finds out about this, he seeks revenge for the rest of the story. The Revenant contains many gory and violent scenes that some people may like, and others may dislike. The story line and plot has surprised me in many ways as many unexpected and shocking events have happened. I have personally enjoyed it because the story also keeps an entertaining, action-packed storyline throughout the entire novel. One thing the author, Michael Punke, did well with The Revenant is the way he keeps the readers attention throughout the whole story. He wrote the book in a way where there is no point in the story where your mind starts to wander off or you start to get bored. He keeps the story very consistent with its shocking and action-packed scenes. I also really enjoyed how detailed some of the segments of the story were described. Michael Punke did a great job on adding lots of detail into many of the events. He got it to a point where you could very clearly visualize and imagine what is happening in the story in that moment. One example of Michael Punke using detail to help the reader imagine what was happening in the story was when he stated “The Grizzley dropped to all fours and was on him. Glass rolled into a ball desperate to protect his face and chest. She bit into the back of his neck, shaking him so hard that Glass wondered if his spine might snap.” (24) The detail the author uses in this sentence helps the reader clearly imagine the terror that Glass is going through in the story. It is used so well it makes the reader feel like they are in the story watching the event as its happening. ​One thing Michael Punke could have done better was the organization of the story. Every chapter or two he would change from one part of the story to a different part. For example, he would go from Glass’s point of view traveling to find his crew to Fitzgerald’s point of view in the middle of nowhere. It worked well in some parts of the story but not as well in others. Sometimes the transition would not be as smooth going into a new chapter and this could confuse the reader. If the reader does get confused by these changes of view, they could very easily mix up the events in the story. ​Overall, The Revenant was a great book and I recommend it to anyone who likes action-packed stories. The book really thrived in some areas like detail which made the story way more entertaining. I would not recommend this book to anyone who dislikes violent, gory, or survival kind of books. 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