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CatInTheHat wrote: 05 Apr 2019, 09:58 I think it's plausible but highly unlikely for someone his age.
:eusa-think: :eusa-think: now that you mentioned it, i think for someone his age, it was highly unlikely to survive the ordeal.
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As per me the ending of the book was applause because it reveals the power of solidarity and faith.
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Charlyt wrote: 02 Apr 2019, 00:21 I think that it could be plausible. Correct me if I'm wrong, but at a certain cold temperature the heart slows down enough that it seems like it's barely beating at all. Kind of like the person is hibernating. But I'm sure there are other factors involved like how cold the temperature should be or how fast the cold takes over your body. But I think there's a certain amount of possibility there.
I think there is that procedure where they "iced" you, kinda like preserving your body but you're still alive. However, out in the open, frostbite happens and extreme cold could really lead to death. But yes, I agree that there's a little possibility that he survived despite the odds.
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I think it is definitely possible. We hear all the time how someone lived that shouldn’t have. How someone miraculously pulled through when all medical reasoning says they shouldn’t. Also, as others have mentioned above, spirituality and faith play a large role as well. It was believable enough that I didn’t immediately dismiss it when I read it.
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Very much so! Charlie did not bombard us with unnecessary details; such as the law suit and Buckhorn's mining endeavors. I have to admit there has to be some suspense there. Might there be a third to the Strong Heart series?
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It was highly plausible given the tragic events in the story,a happy ending served well. The faith of Sarah and Myra couldn't go to waste either.
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The ending was plausible to me, especially given that I expected to see William back in the main land. Then suddenly 'the end'
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I was confused and heartbroken over William's death because I've really grown to care about him throughout the story, but Sarah discovers him alive I was over the moon. I had to re-read the passage a couple of times, it just seemed off since a few chapters back they counted him as dead but I guess this just adds to the drama.
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I actually loved this ending. There's still just enough mystery to carry us into the third book of the series for some more in-depth explanation of his survival (or maybe not, after all?). I think it ties in perfectly with his tribal connections, his experience and his skills, as well as with the absolute faith that Sarah had in finding him still alive, and with Myra's determination to find him, no matter what the outcome. This all made it slightly mystical, even if it might not be probable or possible.
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Great topic. I think it is plausible considering William's mental agility and the real life cases of survival in spite of extreme conditions. But he did have injuries, and for a person his age surviving in such extreme conditions does seem like a miracle. Nevertheless, I liked the ending. I think it was representative of the strength in a person's hope and willingness to not back down.
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The ending seemed pretty unbelievable to me. Anne was almost dead, and she was found days before him. But, I really don't know much about medical things, so who knows how plausible it truly is?

That being said, I was very glad William was alive. He was a character that kept other people who were stranded going, and he was so brave to go try to get help. Also, he had so many people at home who cared about him and wanted him to return. Sarah's optimism, in particular, kept me hopeful.
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I think in reality it isn't plausible. Hypothermia kills quickly most times despite the age or overall fitness of a person. This ending only possible in the fictional world.
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Same, I consider the ending plausible, with a great determination we can accomplish our journey.
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I’m not sure if this is plausible. I agree with previous comments that some can survive in extreme cold, but for several days, injures, and starving? I don’t know. Plus, the temperature is ten degrees colder next to water. William was near a stream, so it would have been even colder. I’m glad he did survive in the story, but I’m not sure if it would have been possible in real life.
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briellejee wrote: 05 Apr 2019, 04:10 It was plausible. William is both mentally and physically strong. His experience back then in their hikes could probably be the reason why he was able to survive in the end. However, my nerdy side believes that hypothermia is rapid and that his time out there could have probably killed him. But we never knew how he managed to survive, so there must be something that he did.
I have always been taught that the longer people stay in place for long, it is more they adapt. It is something that happens in nature which could explain why William survived since he had been born here. This assertion, therefore, is true and valid.
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