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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

Jon Krakauer
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

Jon Krakauer
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Overall rating: 4.6862745 / 5 from 51 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Into Thin Air is a well-written, intense, and heart-wrenching account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. Customers praise it for its insightful and tragic storytelling, making it an unforgettable read.

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  • Writing Quality: 14%
  • Story Quality: 14%

Review topics: ["book","read","story","written","non-fiction book","tragedy","account","everest","mountains"].

Review highlights

  • "This book is beautifully written and impossible to put down." — Daisha S.
  • "Beautifully written book about the 1996 disaster." — Morgan
  • "Incredible TRUE story that I knew nothing about." — JDav

Reviews

Fascinating

"The book started out slow for me but I was soon immersed. A lot of interesting history of Everest, and the physical toll it takes on those who climb it as well as a balanced view of the tragedy."

— Elizabeth (5/5)

Gripping, I couldn’t put it down.

"I have read this book 3 times and have bought this book as gifts for people."

— D. J. (5/5)

Good book

"Super interesting. Conflicting feelings knowing that climbing Everest is an inherently selfish thing to do. But the way Jon tells this story makes you feel connected to everyone. It’s also heartbreaking to be introduced to people throughout the book knowing they do not make it out."

— Tsp7 (5/5)

Incredible

"Gripping tale and amazing account of the Mount Everest disaster. Had never heard of this event and had never read any sports-themed stories before, but this novel kept me on my toes the whole time, and I couldn't stop reading from beginning to end."

— Soapie (5/5)

A captivating title; the reason for my attention.

"A riveting account of Krakauer's experience on that fateful day in May"

— Charlie (4/5)

INTO BOOK CLUB

"This was an incredible read I picked up for book club. Outside of the realm of what I would typically read. Would highly recommend."

— Ashley (5/5)

One of my favourite books ever

"An epic book about a terrible tragedy. Really highlights how every decision people make on any given day can have massive consequences."

— Emma B. (5/5)

5 big stars

"If you love documentaries, this is the best one you'll ever read."

— Brittany (5/5)

Gripping true story of Mt Everest

"I couldn’t put this book down. I normally stick to fiction, but felt obliged to read it when my friend gave it to me. I loved it, and bought two more for Christmas gifts! I hope they like it as much as I did!"

— Jackie (5/5)

Into Thin Ait

"This was purchased as a gift, so have not heard from the recipient. I did read a number of years ago, though, and found it fascinating."

— Kim W. (5/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Aug 07, 2007
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9780739343791
  • Dimensions: 5.1" W x 1.1" L x 5.9" H
"Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time . . . a book of rare eloquence and power that could remain relevant for centuries."
--Galen Rowell, The Wall Street Journal


From the Hardcover edition.
Jon Krakauer is the author of Eiger Dreams, Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, Under the Banner of Heaven, Where Men Win Glory, Three Cups of Deceit, and Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town, among others. He is also the editor of the Modern Library Exploration series.

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