Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Into the Wild
Book Review: A heartbreaking story
Summary: 4 Stars
I wanted to read this book before I saw the movie and I actually regret that decision. A compelling and mysterious story, it's well told by Krakauer, who is wise enough to warn you about his non-objective slant on the subject matter right in the introduction.
The book really was 'hard to put down', except in chapters 14 and 15 where Chris McCandless is scarcely mentioned and Krakauer instead dissolves into a memoir about his own time spent trekking the Alaskan wilderness.
To his credit, this is the author's attempt at giving the reader a comparable viewpoint into the mind of an adventure-seeking young man, but he tended to delve too far into his own experiences leaving me wondering if I was ever going to hear the rest of Chris' story.
Overall, a good read, especially if you're a fan of travel/adventure books. To be frank, however, I think the movie might be (a) more exciting and (b) stick to the subject at hand better.
I'll let you know once I see it :)
Book Review: A heartning, well written account.
Summary: 5 Stars
Krakauer did an excellent job on this book. It really takes you into the mind of McCandless about as well as any writer can do trying to piece together McCandless's journey. I read the piece in National Geographic Adventure and watched the movie before reading the book. I found in all cases that the writers and filmmakers were genuinely respectful of what Chris and his family went through.
Regardless of what your opinion may be of Chris's "foolishness", I came away believing that Chris was running away from a confusing childhood but was essentially an optimist and had no intention of never coming back. Sometimes the journey to finding one's self can be difficult and lonely (even on those around us), but I think McCandless was trying to find himself and in doing so would have eventually restored his faith in his family and humanity. Unfortunately, he did not get the opportunity.
Book Review: A little disappointing.
Summary: 3 Stars
I admit that I was a little disappointed in this book. While the story of Chris McCandless is very interesting, I think the author could have done a better job with it. I found it tacky that he put his own story in the midst of the book which was not about him.....Book Review: A magazine article made into a book
Summary: 3 Stars
The author tries to extend a magazine article to book length by retelling the same story 4 or 5 times plus inserting chapters of related personal experiences. The story is good. Wish it was written in chronological order instead of in circles. Can't wait to see the movie. But overall, the book "A Walk In The Woods" is a better read for those with a passon for nature.Book Review: A most have for your bookshelf
Summary: 5 Stars
If you haven't read this book yet, then you need to. This is one for the book collection, one you will share with generations to come. Top 5 books I ever read. Read it twice, I loved it so much.