A riveting account of what it takes to conquer the world’s highest mountain. Not only is the climb inhumanly grueling but to be hit with a fierce blizzard on the decent makes for a tragedy that claimed numerous lives including renowned guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. I believe this is the truest account of what really happened in May 1996, written by an author with a proven track record.

Krakauer’s telling of this sad story is honest and amazing, he put himself up for an assault on his character and his psyche. He has paid the price for being human, not wanting or able to act when the monster is at your doorstep waiting to devour you. Making decisions that were compromised by the environment they were dealing with. I would have given it five stars. But. The story is appalling and hard to read at times because of it. It’s kind of like a song, good or bad. That sticks in your head for days even weeks because it’s struck some chord that resonates our life’s problems, challenges and choices, good or bad we deal with on a daily basis. Hope you are doing well Mr, Krakauer!!!

This s a compelling story filled with really odd characters. I couldn’t relate to people who want to climb a mountain at great risk, and expense, just to say they did it. That said, it was a well written book that kept my interest throughout.

I love reading this authors books. Into the Wild was an amazing and inspiring read. This story shook me in a different way. I couldn’t put it down. The writing painted you directly into the team on the mountain. I could almost picture myself there. The only thing that ever struck me weird and maybe it’s just the times we live in. But when Jon first meets Beck, he makes a statement that he liked Beck despite his political views. Of course you should like people despite their political views. People are multifaceted. He mentioned it again later in the book. It’s an amazing book and I highly recommend it. It’s just when it comes down to being small humans on a huge mountain fighting for your lives, political views don’t really matter.

I read this book when it was first published and loved it....his honesty and riveting style of writing.

Could not put this down and the days i was reading it i felt as though i was on everest with Jon. this book is still heavy on my mind after completing it a few months ago and i would read it again 100%

Meticulously researched and well written. Hard to put down. I would have liked to see photos though and bibliography showing all the first hand witnesses and experts author interviewed.

Don't care what you say about intentions of critizing Krakauer's climb, this books was well written and I was gripping the pages tightly the entire time.

The book is easy to read and flows well. Somewhat riveting but was long and a lot of time was spent on guilt. Over all I enjoyed.

Better than MIKE's