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bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
4.0
At times I found this book startling at how much McCandless' life resonated with my own. I frequently saw a similar but much subdued thread of adventure and human yearning for freedom, from the ills of civilization, as can be found in the solitary life of nature.
His story is tragic, beautiful and bears many universals on its pages. While some will view McCandless as a naive, self-absorbed and inconsiderate idealist, I think most will see him as a young adult seeking inner peace by willfully confronting the liberating and lonely life of a wanderer amidst the final frontiers of the North American wilderness.
At times I shared in his desiring to take on the world, and to shirk off the cancerous affects of modern society. On other occasions I almost wept for the anguish his family felt at the loss of their intensely independent, absolute-moralist son/brother.
Krakauer weaves this real life tragedy into an introspective and feeling story. Krakauer's own kindred connection to McCandless helps to enliven and deliver this haunting tale.
I gleaned personal wisdom from it as well. I learned to be more cautious and respectful of nature's wild beauty while also increasing my courage to take in all that life has to offer.
I recommend this to all who are themselves or are close to somebody who is independent, strong-willed and struggles with the restraints contemporary life hold on the human soul.
His story is tragic, beautiful and bears many universals on its pages. While some will view McCandless as a naive, self-absorbed and inconsiderate idealist, I think most will see him as a young adult seeking inner peace by willfully confronting the liberating and lonely life of a wanderer amidst the final frontiers of the North American wilderness.
At times I shared in his desiring to take on the world, and to shirk off the cancerous affects of modern society. On other occasions I almost wept for the anguish his family felt at the loss of their intensely independent, absolute-moralist son/brother.
Krakauer weaves this real life tragedy into an introspective and feeling story. Krakauer's own kindred connection to McCandless helps to enliven and deliver this haunting tale.
I gleaned personal wisdom from it as well. I learned to be more cautious and respectful of nature's wild beauty while also increasing my courage to take in all that life has to offer.
I recommend this to all who are themselves or are close to somebody who is independent, strong-willed and struggles with the restraints contemporary life hold on the human soul.
ojtbaugh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
hilaryolsen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
laurabermejogago's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
confused_reader's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books I wish didn't exist...
There were times when I was in awe of Chris's/Alex's courage(you could even say most of the time)
There were also times when I was angry,confused,irritated and heart broken
I bought this book on a whim not knowing what it was about. I knew nothing about Krakauer or Chris or even this wild side of life that people try to lead. Every aspect of this book was new to me and left me wondering about things.
It could be the naivety of my young age speaking but at this moment I can say that I absolutely loved this book.
One thing that I'm clear about though is the fact that I really enjoyed Krakauer's writing. His personal accounts made me understand this book in a better way. I can't wait to read his other works!!
There were times when I was in awe of Chris's/Alex's courage(you could even say most of the time)
There were also times when I was angry,confused,irritated and heart broken
I bought this book on a whim not knowing what it was about. I knew nothing about Krakauer or Chris or even this wild side of life that people try to lead. Every aspect of this book was new to me and left me wondering about things.
It could be the naivety of my young age speaking but at this moment I can say that I absolutely loved this book.
One thing that I'm clear about though is the fact that I really enjoyed Krakauer's writing. His personal accounts made me understand this book in a better way. I can't wait to read his other works!!