pickI have a feeling 25 years ago, when this book was originally published, it must have been considered groundbreaking. A new blend of history, investigative reporting and personal experiences all told in the first person narrative. The agonizing recounting of a mountain climb gone terribly wrong. I was completely captivated by the events before, during & after the ordeal. I never considered how much money and ego is at stake amongst the guides👇🏼
Cinfhen And don‘t get me started on the horrible treatment and exploitation of the Sherpa. 🤬So glad I finally picked up this book for #ReadingAsia2021 #Nepal #pop21 #BestsellerFrom1990s #NonFiction21 #SomethingAboutNature (edited) 4y
alisiakae I loved this book when I first read if! Haven‘t read a Krakauer book in years 🤔 4y
AlaMich And I think it‘s all even worse now than it was then, in terms of how many climbers they allow, the amount of trash and debris left behind, and the exploitation of the Sherpas. 4y
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Velvetfur Wow.... I think I'll have to read this book this year. Great review 👍🏻 4y
Cinfhen I definitely recommend this book @Velvetfur it‘s good!! I‘m thinking of trying this one next @4thhouseontheleft![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith 4y
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent FaithCinfhen That makes me so sad @AlaMich you‘re probably right 😢 4y
BarbaraBB Under de Banner is shocking and fantastic. I was completely obsessed by the LDS Church afterwards (when I visited Salt Lake City last year). 4y
Cinfhen I‘m excited to read it @BarbaraBB 4y
Kalalalatja I really like Krakauer, so he will definitely be on my 2021 reading list 🙌 4y
Cinfhen Would totally work for #setoutdoors @Kalalalatja 😁How was work today???? 4y
Kalalalatja It was great, but I‘m so tired due to all the new people and information 😅 I have a good feeling, though, and I can‘t wait till I have settled in 👍 4y