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Summary: This was an excellent tale of survival.
Review: I found this book to be very informative and I believe the author has a good knowledge of mountaineering and the history of mountaineering. I would recomend reading this book.
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Summary: Into Thin Air was a keep you on the edge of your seat book
Review: Into Thin Air was assigned to us to read over the summer. It turned out to be more then I expected. It was such a gripping tale, that was so moving. By the end of the book, I thought that I knew the characters very well, and I felt that I was right there with them. Into Thin Air was written so well, that it is hard to belive what these people went through. I reccomend the book to anyone over 12, because of the emotional content.
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Summary: I couldn't put this book down!
Review: Krakaur is masterful in his prose, leaving me feel as if I personally experienced the terrifying events of May 1996. This is one of the most entertaining book I've ever read. I feel Krakaur tells his story with upmost honesty, leaving nothing untouched. Some may say this tale is one-sided, and I would say, of course it is... its his personal account he was asked to write. I almost think the book would have been tainted with extensive research compiled from the accounts of other climbers. I was intrigued to read how one man experienced this real-life nightmare at the top of the world. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, and look forward to the movie.
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Summary: I felt like I was there, on the peak, looking out with Jon
Review: I was so into this book and this story. The developement and buildup of the events are so well written, that I found myself yearning to be on the peak with Jon and the others...I wanted so bad to be there and help Rob Hall and Fischer...I felt the pain of the wife having to beg her husband to come down, for her and their child.This book motivated me and moved me. I would recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: One of the best books ever.
Review: Jon Krakauer is an awesome writer. He explains his whole account clearly. I read this book in 3 days and it was hard to put it down. This is probably my favorite Travel book ever.
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Summary: Gut-wrenching, realistic struggle up Mt Everest.
Review: An outstanding real-life adventure, only with a tragic ending. Krakauer was there as a client on the tragic commercial expedition in 1996. His views are open and candid. One of the best adventures I have ever read.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read
Review: Read it for yourself and find be taken back from the raw suspense and perfect detail. Many thanks to John Krakauer for writing such a great book. If you haven't read it, its a must! -Matt
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Summary: Very intense story that is well told
Review: I read this book recently, after making my first forray into climbing. If you are interested in a very gripping story, this may be the book for you - it is incredibly intense, sad and compelling, but at the same time it is also uplifting. The effects of fatigue, high elevation, hunger, dehydration and extreme cold are only some of the dangers that are encountered by the climbers. There were human factors which probably didn't help what happened during the summit attempt, but it's very easy to second-guess decisions while reading a book on your couch at home. If you have any interest in climbing at all, I would recommend this as a execellent choice - just don't read it right before going to sleep, and make sure you have the covers pulled up...
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Summary: Incredible!!!
Review: I randomly chose this book at the airport. I was facing several delays trying to make it home from a European adventure. I thought the title and book looked interesting and so I chose it as entertainment for the wait. I loved the book, it was wonderful. It was so incredible that I just couldn't put it down (even after I made it home). Yet at the same time, the book was so riveting that I had to put the book down to catch my breath. The account was so wonderful, I wanted to go climb Everest for its beauty and magic, but stay away from it forever because of its danger. After I finish the book, I ran out and bought Eiger Dreams. So far I have found that it is just as entertaining and yet tragic because the stories are true. Never have I read true stories as interesting as these. Jon Krakauer is a very-gifted writer, I plan to read all of his works.
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Summary: The Most Gripping Book I've Read
Review: Never have I read such a more gripping story than Krakauer's Into Thin Air...and I learned so much at the same time. Though the story ends in horrific tragedy, Jon's love for adventure urges me to seek the challenge (and the freedom) of man versus nature.
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