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Auteur(s): Jon Krakauer
Narrateur(s): Philip Franklin
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One of the inspirations for the major motion picture Everest, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Keira Knightley.

This is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history.

In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead.

Krakauer's audiobook is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads his listeners to ponder timeless questions.

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Although this story flowed well and kept my attention throught I do not understand the phylosofy and the desire to "climb Mount Everest". The climb took place in 1996, when Everest was literally crawling with would be climbers. They never really acclimated to the thin air, including the guides and Sherpas. By the time they reached the summit they were falling down, wandering off into nowhere and dying. It was a tragedy and a mess. Mount Everest is a goddess to some, however she is littered with garbage,, not to mention dead bodies. It is all so sad and I believe it is time to give the mountain a rest and rethink her purpose for the world. Gayle

A Disaster Waiting to Happen

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Hard to stop listening to this gripping story. What a struggle. I wish all the best to the survivors and to the loved ones of those who perished.

Sobering Listen

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Fantastic! i couldn't put it down. So well written! I felt cold the whole time I was reading i!

A must-read

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Sometimes hard to follow without concentrating intently. The story is much worth listening to and I found myself googling the expedition members to find out even more of their history beyond the info in the book.

Enjoyed it.

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This book was an odyssey. I can recommend it as an adventure and an education. It’s not all joyful because it’s a true story. I am glad I read it.

Great book

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