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Summary: Fabulous book! One of the best adventure books ever written!
Review: When I started the book I was spectacle, as I read the book I became interested, and when I finished the book I was moved! The novel Into Thin Air will capture you from the start as Jon Krakauer describes in detail one of the most tragic Everest climbs in history. As the chapters unfold and the peaceful climb of hope turns to a fight for survival you'll quickly become attached to the novel. You'll realize the climbers' mistakes and want to yell through the pages and tell them to stop, almost as if you can alter history. As the novel draws to a close and eight people are dying on the mountain, your heart aches. The sad truth is brought to life that the eight people dying on the mountain are not fictional characters who's stories die when you close the book, but were all living human beings that were defeated in May 1999 by the highest peak on Earth.
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Summary: It was terribly boring, I hardley fascinating.
Review: I thought the book was fair. It gives an inside and personal look at climbing Mount Everest that is somewhat interesting. The mindset of the climbers was the most interesting part of the book. Although, I liked him analyzing the decisions of the guides and trying to figure out what was going through their minds he didn't need to do it twenty-four hours a day. It became boring and I lost interest. Jon may have written the book to free his feelings and give some detailed insight as to what happened up on Everest in 1996, but was unsuccessful due to the discrepencies.It made the book more confusing. I feel this book is not worth taking the time to read.
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Summary: I enjoyed this book, and found it fun and educational.
Review: I found the book Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer, very entertaining and informative. I liked the book a lot because it included all different types of genre; adventure, mystery, drama, and suspense. I thought it was a very educational book as well. Those interested in mountain climbing, and even those not interested were given important and educational information about Everest and mountain climbing in general. Considering it was based on a true story, it kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I didn't find a slow moving or boring part in the book because it seemed to remain at it's climax from start to finish. It had increasing amounts of suspense and drama consistantly, and kept the reader interested in the book. I enjoyed this book a lot, and would recommend it for people of all ages, and people interested in all sorts of genres. This is a fun-filled and suspenseful book that all people should take the opportunity to read.
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Summary: Excellent, a totally thrilling book.
Review: The book INTO THIN AIR, is a thrilling tale about the tragic Mt.Everest climb of 1996. Not only does this book give a detailed account of the 1996 climb, but it gives the history of Everest. The book's intense description gives you the feeling that you are actually on the climb with them. The emotion put into this book is truly extraordinary. By the end I felt the sorrow that the family and friends of the courageous climbers felt. I did not made it through the end of the book without a tear falling down my cheek. The only thing that took away from this book was the major disagreements in the facts concerning the climbers. Other than this, the book was EXCELLENT!!!
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Summary: Realistic portrayal of the hardships of achieving a goal
Review: In my opinion, Into Thin Air, written by Jon Krakauer, was an awesome book that explored the mystical depths of climbing Mt. Everest. I have never before read a publication that realistically described the determination, will power and desire to achieve such a rigorous goal. This book was truly spellbinding. It made you feel as if you were placed in the driver's seat of a vehicle that someone else was driving. I was surprised at the closeness I felt to each of the climbers. Krakauer accurately depicted the emotions of life that occured during the 1996 tragedy. I felt sympathy and remorse for the victims and witnesses, even though three years after the event, I am now reading about it. Jon Krakauer has a magnificent ability to take you to the scene of the story, make it seem like the event had just occured and then tell you about it.
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Summary: I thought this was a very good book.
Review: After reading Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, I began to think more about how sacred each person's life really is. In just a second, an entire life can be lost because of a simple mistake. This also made me think of the insane drive that compells climbers to take such high risks. I found Into Thin Air to be very informative and precise. Mr. Krakauer's attention to detail and timing leading up to this disaster seem extremely accurate. This book was a page-turner that made me want to pay attention to every occurrence that those climbers experienced. It was like a mystery unfolding as I read, and I could predict what was likely to happen next. The only thing that bothered me about this book was the fact that the story was not told from beginning to end, but put into flashback so the outcome of the story was already evident before it was thoroughly described. I think Krakauer could have added more suspense and terror if the events were written in chronological order. Overall, I thought Into Thin Air was thrilling and expertly written. It amazes me how good Jon Krakauer's memory is of the events that occured on Everest due to the extreme debilitated state he seemed to have been in. I realize how difficult this book must have been to write, and I admire Krakauer's courage after witnessing such a disaster.
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Summary: Though the plot was good, something was missing.
Review: In the novel "Into Thin Air", Jon Krakauer recounts his experiance in the Mount Everest disaster of 1996. He gives an eyewitness account of the tragedies and triumphs that occured on the great mountain's unforgiving slopes. Though Krakauer does a good job telling the tale, I felt that something was missing. It almost seems like he missed the point of his own book. It seemed like he was trying to make amends to the families of the deceased for the discrepancies in the article he wrote for Outside Magazine. Instead, I felt that he spent more time pointing fingers at everyone (himself included). Even so, the book was very readable. I think the book teaches you a little something about the value of life and trust.
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Summary: The Best Book
Review: Reading this great novel, made me feel like I was there with the whole expedition trip. Knowing all the characters in this book is very important. If I had just gone straight to the mountain.... I would not have felt the same about the people who were up on the mountain... Knowing what would make a person climb the largest mountain in the world is more exciting. Excellent Book !!!!
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Summary: fantastic!
Review: I loved this book! I read the entire thing in one sitting. I'm going to purchase one for myself and I'll definately get the illustrated version.
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Summary: fascinating story
Review: Overall a very good book, but too much personal attack in detail
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