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casseyt's review against another edition
3.0
A light, easy and enjoyable read. There were some moments of whine that annoyed me. Not a read if you want tons of "nature is amazingly beautiful" thoughts. It's very much the inner workings of the author as she got ready for, and did the climb.
kateklement's review against another edition
2.0
While I appreciated how down-to-earth she was when telling her story, I didn't feel like she conveyed how magnificent this journey was. Climbing this mountain must have been incredibly inspiring and momentous, and I felt that she could have elaborated on this experience more. There wss too much toilet talk for my taste, and the history lessons distracted me from the main topic. It wasn't the most painful read, but I was longing for more...more substance, more inspiration, etc. She accomplished something most would only dream about, and I didn't find her story to do it any justice.
aprilyvonne's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book after climbing Mount Kili and it was the best! Reading it after hiking for the week helped me reminisce and happily remember the challenge I had completed, and the ridiculous toilet humour we somehow always got back around to. Full of laughter and insightful anecdotes, this is a great read. I would recommend to read it before, during, or even after the climb - either way you'll have an appreciation for the author's take and your own experience.
caitz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
rachelsim24's review
3.0
***3.5 *** Why do i love a hiking book where they hike a mountain, PCT, Appalachian trail.... I love them all. First time reading about Mt. Kilimanjaro..
readingisadoingword's review
3.0
This was a light-hearted but informative review of the author's ascent via the Machame route.
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