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“This is another one that I had to read for English class. It was like Into The Wild, it was a nonfiction of course, and it was a thrilling adventure of getting down the mountain before the storm reached, and what was the after effects.”
Jazzie Star wrote this review 5 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“learned a lot about mountaineering”
Comic Mom wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I haven't fully read it. It just never seemed to get me interested.”
Larry J wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i really liked this book. The reason i picked this book up was because it was a recommended book for people who liked In To The Wild, which is one of my favorites. My favorite part of this book is the climb up. All the stops and people they meet really showed the adventure well.”
Taylor F wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So...so bad....*shudders*”
reecie wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is filled with tons of factual information. Even with so much buildup on the actual process of mountain climbing, this books turns into a true battle of perseverance. The real-life people in this book must judge who must be saved and how or if you must save yourself. Although most made it to the summit of Mount Everest, the way back down-the true fight-ended up being the hardest. Jon Krakauer wrote a phenomenal book that is sure to change your life!”
Danaye Nixon wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I think the people who climb Mt. Everest are testing God. With all the health risks why would you risk your life to summit. ”
Liz Z wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story of the 1996 Everest disaster is well known and the subject of several books and films. Of all the accounts, this is the best written as Krakauer has that rare combination of skills both as a mountaineer and a writer. Harrowing experiences and desparate choices at very high altitude make for compulsive reading.
Paul B wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I can't help thinking Krakauer never quite relinquished his role as official journalist on the expedition. He seemed to distance himself from the other climbers on his team as well as from other expeditions and his low opinion of some of the others, notably the socialite climbers who bought into the expedition, is clear.
I admire his personal achievement (he was the firstof his party to summit that day) and he suffered undoubtedly suffered from exhaustion but he was not a team player. He was at pains to remind the reader that Everest is an individual thing and no one climber would be roped to another. However he seemed to see this rule as suiting his status as a loner. I would love him to have shown more compassion for Beck (left to die not once but twice) and Yasuko but he didn't. At least he was honest in the book about his decisions.
Krakauer repeats the widely held view that above 8,000 meters there is little room for sentiment but I can't help thinking some of his actions and those of fellow climbers did not secure the best possible outcome. Perhaps this reflects the selfishness of human nature.
Despite my reservations the book is an essential read.”
“A very good read. However, you will lose all respect for "adventurers" because of what they put their loved ones through to seek the thrills.”
Kathleen H wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
