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Haunting
“What a great read. At times it was pretty technical but the author did a pretty great job of explaning different climbing terms. This book was so haunting and intense it is one that stays with you. When you aren't reading the book you are thinking about those involved and how the story will play out even if you know how it will end.”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-09. -
Why I Hate This Book
“I thought the=is book spent too much tim talking about the founding of everest. It wasn't interesting until page 200!”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-06. -
Awesome
“One of the most awesome books I've ever read on human adversity and surviving it. Amazing. ”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-03. -
Excellent and timeless recount of the 1996 Everest tragedy
“I just discovered Into Thin Air and even though I was not old enough to be aware of this tragedy when it occurred, I can't believe I haven't read this book until now. This is a straightforward and gripping account of the 1996 tragedy on Mount Everest. Of course you know the outcome from the beginning, but the details and Krakauer's perspective keep make a fascinating and haunting story. If you have no experience with mountain climbing, this story provides great insight into the dangers, logistics, impact on the human body, people, equipment, preparation, cost, and the commercialization of climbing.
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-02.
Although Krakauer has been criticized for his account of the events and his actions, he kept his story as factual as possible and made it clear when he made a mistake or was speculating about the events he did not personally witness. And after watching a documentary on this subject, I felt Krakauer minimized the danger, extreme fatigue, and discomfort he personally experienced.
This is a well-told story that Krakauer rounds out nicely with input from other climbers. I recommend following it up by reading the original article and letters exchanged on Outside Online and watching a documentary such as IMAX's Everest or Frontline's Storm Over Everest to get the full effect of the amazing and tragic events that occurred during this climb.
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Enjoyed it
“An interesting adventure, despite the fact that the end is known in advance, and also interesting to learn about the world of climbers.”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-21.
