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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
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A fascinating look at the devastating events that happened in 1996. Well written and captivating.
If your bucket list contains a deed to climb the Mount Everest, then this book will surely make you rethink your decision.
Book is a vivid depiction of the real-life events of several mountains climbers and their story of the triumphs and struggles to do something life-changing.
I was mainly interested in the psyche and physical endurance of the human body and soul, and this book gave me more than enough to feel and imagine everything that author was telling.
Book is a vivid depiction of the real-life events of several mountains climbers and their story of the triumphs and struggles to do something life-changing.
I was mainly interested in the psyche and physical endurance of the human body and soul, and this book gave me more than enough to feel and imagine everything that author was telling.
I frequently cite Into the Wild as one of my favorite books, so I couldn't wait to read Into Thin Air. Maybe it's because of my high expectations and prior knowledge of the story (I saw the 2015 Everest film), I wasn't fully engaged and found myself skimming through a lot of this book. The story itself is enthralling but Krakauer frequently jumped from story to story of past ascents. He mentions a lot of people and but would change how he referred to them (first name, last name, nickname) and there are multiple Sherpas with the same name. It was hard to keep track of what was happening.
I personally have no desire to summit Everest so it's hard for me to imagine myself in that position. I don't blame Krakauer for his actions unlike a lot of his critics. But I do find it hypocritical and a bit nationalistic that he called out other people such as the Japanese team for leaving people there to die when his team members did the same.
I personally have no desire to summit Everest so it's hard for me to imagine myself in that position. I don't blame Krakauer for his actions unlike a lot of his critics. But I do find it hypocritical and a bit nationalistic that he called out other people such as the Japanese team for leaving people there to die when his team members did the same.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail
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