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Liked It2 of 3 members found this review helpful “Another must-read by Krakauer. Edgy insight into that rare, but facinating creature I call the "nature ascetic." IMHO, some of Krakauer's best writing. // In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book is fascinating, but even better because its a true story.”
Bill C wrote this review 20 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A great journey makes me want to get away from everything and take a little trip of my own.”
James F wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very interesting book. I found the author to be a little verbose for my taste, but I suspect that is in his nature based on his profession. The story itself is fascinating, as is the research the author has done to give a complete picture of the journey of Chris/Alex. I appreciated that the author did not "sugarcoat" the situation to make Chris/Alex out to be a hero, but at the same time gave him the benefit of the doubt. I would recommend this to others that like non-fiction and/or camping/hiking/outdoorsy-type accounts.”
Beth G wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Boring at most parts”
2shy wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“made me realize that I need to not keep my parents completely shut out of my life. also made me want to be more committed to my ideas and have balls to step out on a limb to follow the rawest longings of my soul.
Luke M wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
krakaeur's story of climing the devils thumb was probably my favorite part”
“One of my favorites!”
Erin G wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I very much enjoyed this book mostly because it makes you look at yourself and what you value in life. It is very sad that Chris McCandless died in such a gruesome way, but you can not help but feel that he was living in his dreams in his last few months. I disagree with anyone who believes that his death was a result of his incompetence and ignorance in the wilderness of Alaska.”
Elena R wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Adventures of young man in a journey to find himself and leaving everything behind.”
Julia C wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Into the wild is a vary inspirational story about a young boy trying to better himself. I enjoyed this book because it really opened my eyes to what people take for granted, and how material things are unfulfilling. Even though it is tragic, it really inspires me to travel. ”
blair h wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is more for the upper middle school grades and would be great for a coming-of-age unit. This book has so many fantastic characters and it is based on a true story so kids could do a project on an alternative ending to the story if Alex had survived and not eaten the poisonous berry. Students could also keep their own journal while reading this book. Would be a great way to show the importance of keeping a journal; so the world knows about all of our adventures!”
kendra C wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
