Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert (published in 2011) by Marc Aronson is a compelling real-life account of the 2010 rescue of 33 miners trapped in Chile's San José copper-gold mine. The novel unfolds over 69 days, detailing the miners' struggles, their families, and the international team of rescuers. The story offers an engaging blend of human endurance, technological innovation, and global cooperation to tell the story of the miners and their struggles.
Trapped was met with critical acclaim upon its release, lauded for its thorough research, engaging writing style, and vividly detailed portrayal of a modern-day miracle. The book successfully conveys the high stakes and tension of the rescue operation, exploring deeper themes such as resilience in the face of adversity, the spirit of global unity, and the triumph of human will. Readers and critics alike have appreciated Aronson's ability to transform a widely publicized event into an intimate, personal journey, making Trapped an enlightening and inspiring reading experience. Booklist thoroughly enjoyed the novel. In their review, they wrote, "Well-chosen quotes and interviews humanize the headlines, and Aronson's dramatic writing achieves a sense of taut suspense that will captivate young readers."
