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This is such a powerful story, and told in a moving and compelling way. I appreciated how Krakauer didn't shy away from his part in the disaster, and wrote from a raw and real place. I cannot begin to comprehend the challenges he faced on the mountain, but I believe that he did what he was capable of in the moment on that day. I am interested in reading other accounts of the '96 disaster and see what other perspectives and voices have to say about it.
Thirty years on, it does feel like we've learned nothing from this disaster. The commercialization of Everest is a bigger issue than ever, and the phenomenon of inexperienced climbers being taken up the mountain by Sherpas and guides who do most of the actual labour is extremely prevalent. If nothing else, I wish more people would take the admonishments of this book to heart.
Krakauer's wordsmithing abilities are excellent also. There were several points in the book where the prose flowed off the page.
Thirty years on, it does feel like we've learned nothing from this disaster. The commercialization of Everest is a bigger issue than ever, and the phenomenon of inexperienced climbers being taken up the mountain by Sherpas and guides who do most of the actual labour is extremely prevalent. If nothing else, I wish more people would take the admonishments of this book to heart.
Krakauer's wordsmithing abilities are excellent also. There were several points in the book where the prose flowed off the page.
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As a person that typically finishes a book in 3-4 days this was a LOONG read- it took me over a month. It wasn’t an issue with me being disinterested in the book but because it dropped so much lure and history about mountaineering that I kept getting distracted and watching youtube/ tiktoks about modern day ascents. I found the content and the story absolutely fascinating- I couldn’t stop talking about the book as I was reading it. I really believe this has opened me up to reading more memoirs in the future. This story was definitely a heavy read (obviously a lot of people pass away) But I felt so connected to the story by then end- I felt like I was there with the author going through the hypoxia delirium. Anyways incredible read.
Great read for fans of narrative nonfiction. K's matter-of-fact style and exhaustive reporting situates this book in the minds and hearts of those affected. Content warning for descriptions of injury, sickness, and emotional distress. Excellent audiobook version.
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