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"It works. The listener can imagine Franklin's voice under a television special; Krakauer's text fills in the pictures with ease. Franklin wisely chooses to become involved in the text, rather than trying to manipulate it." ( AudioFile)
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- Craig Mitchell
- 08-07-07
A Book that Never Left Me
I picked this book up in an airport bookstore. You know how that goes. It's slim pickings for anything other than a NYT Bestseller, Romance novel, or books on improving your golf swing. But unlike most last-minute-airport -purchased books, I had it in my hands at every opportunity until I finished it. 'Riveting' is the word. After you've read it, 'haunting' is the word; I've never entirely escaped it.
This is the story of Christopher Johnson McCandless – a young man with tremendous Jack London and Hemingway ideals that wanders unprepared into the Alaskan wilderness. The rest of the book contains what otherwise might pass as filler – but isn’t; the stories of other young men, their idealism gone awry, who wander into the wilderness on journeys of self discovery and mad attempts to triumph over nature.
Krakauer is qualified, too. He used to be one of these reckless, idealistic young men. He was a central participant in his infamous novel “Into Thin Air”. I’ll never forget his recollection of solo free-climbing (no safety ropes or partner) a very dangerous peak, thousands of feet in the air, with only his ice pick and crampons, feeling like his legs were going to go out from under him, and worrying that he’d faint, because behind his back just out of sight, there was nothing except the great roaring of nothingness and a drop to the ground that no one would witness. Crazier? McCandless or the young Krakauer?
What you’re missing out on are the pictures of McCandless’ journeys. Make absolutely certain to get to a book store and at least flip through a copy. The cover photo sums up the reason why this book continues to haunt me. It’s a picture of a snow covered, abandoned school bus – a bleak landscape, the middle of nowhere; pines, a grey sky, no one in sight – that McCandless used as a shelter, stranded and struggling for survival in the wilds of Alaska.
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- Stephen T. Mcdavid
- Ocean Springs, MS USA
- 02-28-08
Compelling
Highly recommended. I was mesmerized as much by the author's account of his own extreme wilderness climbs as by Chris McCandless' journey of self-discovery. If you do buy this, listen again (and again) to Chris' letter to the old man who befriended and wanted to adopt him. It is a challenge to us all to forego the comfort and safety of ordinary lives and seek instead the raw experience of life without boundaries. His extremism cost him his life, but his legacy is a reminder to live each day, not merely exist.
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
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- S
- Houston, TX, USA
- 01-26-08
Wild
I had seen this book in the store many times but never thought it looked any good. Then a friend said I'd love it, so I gave it a try.
Contrary to the many negative reviews of the narrator, the story, etc. (which also made me not want to buy it), I thought the narration was suitable for the story and not bad at all.
The story is not necessarily 'new,' but it is told in such a way that it was hard to put down. And there is much more to it than 'just a guy going into the wild and starving to death.' The end is interesting and unexpected.
One reviewer said the book had no point and they just didn't get it. Well, I don't get that. The book has many points and was interesting on many levels and points of view. It is a story of survival, and of death, but it is also a story of idealism, struggle on many levels, seeking the immaterial, and a journey in itself, with much background information.
For anyone who has ever sought something more than the consumer world offers, this book will very likely push a few buttons. And for those who think this guy was just an idiot like Grizzly Man, there is much more to it than that.
See the movie after reading the book.
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- Amber
- Fort Collins, CO, United States
- 01-01-12
Bitterly dissapointed with narration
I love this book. I love the story, I think it's told perfectly, a wonderful balance between the life of Chris, his family, his friends, his rides, the people Chris was likened to, and Krakauer's own experiences. To the previous reviewer who questioned the need to include Krakauer's own experience: The story could easily be told without that section, but it would have suffered for the omission. Among other things, it helped bridge the gap between "what we think we know" and "what a near-death in the frozen wilderness is actually like".
So why three stars? Well, the title says it all. This book is all but ruined by the narrator. In the book there are quotes all over the place - from Chris, from people Krakauer spoke to, from Krakauer himself. And yet the narrator does not change his voice at all for each of the different parts. I found myself getting confused - is he still reading from Chris's journal or is he back to Krakauer's voice? It completely wrenches you out of the story, and stops the heart of the story coming across.
Add to that the audio-sin of dodgy recording... a repeated line or two due to someone not worrying about listening to the final product before releasing it (probably in too much of a rush to cash in on the movie success to worry) makes this an audio book I would not recommend.
As to the actual book - do yourself a favour, buy, beg, borrow - find a copy. Remember your young ideals. Remember the times you've done stupid things that could've ended very differently. Enjoy this book.
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
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- Leslie
- Hillsborough, NC, United States
- 03-02-09
Love this book, left me wanting more!
What a perplexing young man. It is a tragedy that "Alex Supertramp" did not live to tell his own story. It would have been magnificent to glimpse into his mind, even for a second. To find out what he really was thinking. Not many men or woman hold themselves to such a strict moral code.
I wish that I could find more stories that move me in such a way.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Michael Buckingham
- 11-07-07
Great Read- Great Listen
I've read this book at least 5 times over the past 10 years and I'm riveted every time. The audio book is awesome but I'm disappointed that Mr. Krakauer didn't narrate it himself. He's a great author and even better narrator in my opinion. Don't pass this up.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-27-08
Into The Wild
Wow, this book will haunt you. Jon Karkauer did some excellent research as well as shared his own simular experiances in writing this one and I am sure Chris' family really appreciated it.
The movie was great but you have to read the book to get the full impact of this story.
I just can't get this one out of my mind.
You must read it!
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- iReview
- Reisterstown, MD, United States
- 08-04-13
Very interesting story. Reader was fine
I enjoyed the story. I admit, I didn't like the main character. I think he was a narcissistic, naive, misguided young man who didn't appreciate others. Having said that, I think the author..who probably disagrees with me on that, had a purpose in writing this to make the reader think about that very issue...whether he was a good guy or everything I described Chris/Alex as.
In some ways, I wonder if the character merited a whole book about him.
As for the reader, I found him to be just fine. I don't agree with those who didn't like him. There are some amazing readers (like the one who does most of the Stephen King work), but this story didn't call for a hugely dramatic reading. I found it just right and wouldn't for a minute pass by this book because of the bad reviews Philip Franklin got. I think he read this just the way it should have been read.
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- Kevin
- Los Angeles, CA
- 03-23-13
Much better than the film, but...
Having been a huge fan of this story since I first heard of it, I was excited to listen to the audio version. While there is nothing wrong with the narration, per se, the post production leaves much to be desired. There are several times, as others have noted, when a line of audio is repeated. Although it only happens a few times, it takes away from the emotion and flow of the story. Even while listening the second time, these errors bothered me.
Aside from a few flaws, I did thoroughly enjoy the book. As an avid traveler of the country, I can relate to Chris's need to feel freedom. This is the perfect companion on a long road trip.
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- Valerie
- tempe, AZ, United States
- 10-08-07
this books changes you
This by far is the best Audible purchase I have made. Simple said it is an incredible story and told in splendid manner. I think about this book often and it has changed how I live my life.
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- @Scattered_Laura
- 09-17-12
Inspiring and cautionary.
Krakauer's narrative of McCandless' last months is a piecing together of letters, postcards, interviews and notes scrawled in the margin of a book about edible plants. Despite the somewhat scattered threads, Krakauer manages to sew together a tale which is both incredibly inspiring and sadly cautionary.
Readers of this book will, I imagine, fall into one of two camps. One group will see McCandless as an ungrateful fool who didn't make the most of the privileged situation into which he was born. Yes, he gave his money to charity, but it could be argued that someone with McCandless' brains and education could have made more of a difference to the world around him if he had used his idealism and tenacity (and that $25,000) to benefit others instead of indulging his desires to be an intrepid explorer.
The other camp will admire McCandless' daring willingness to live a life less ordinary. He wanted to do something so he did it. He wanted a different kind of life and wished for a different kind of world, and did all he could to make these things a reality. That's a noble ideal, right? Brave even. But also, yes, undoubtedly selfish and somewhat foolhardy.
I find myself with a foot in each of the camps. I understand McCandless' thinking. He was looking for an adventure, for a new and more poignant existence in some untamed part of the world. Unfortunately, he was looking for the sort of adventure that just isn't possible now.
He could have chosen a better adventure. He should have taken measures to ensure that his need for change wouldn't have hurt those who cared about him. But he was also willing to "be the change". In my mind, that made him special.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-29-16
best book ever
I've watched the film, and found it inspiring. after listening to this book, it has let me understand him more and gave information about Chris that the film doesnt share
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- Linda
- 02-16-18
Into the Wild
I saw the movie before I ever read the book and I used to love it, a guy leaving society behind to live a life of great adventure. It amazing and I think I always wanted to do, even thought I am not half the human Chris was, I didn't do well in school and I didn't go on weekly crusades. Reading this book, changed the way in which I saw him however. He had a good work ethic and had some good ideals. But he was also terribly stubborn and quite a crappy human when it came to the people that cared for him. I feel bad for his parents and the people in who's life he came in and changed. It is fantastic to go on great adventures, but not telling a single soul of where you go is foolish and begs for trouble. Anyway, my rating is more indicative of the story within the book than the book itself. It was a good read, well narrated and quite enjoyable. If this story strikes you as interesting, you should definitely read it.
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- Matthieu
- 11-06-19
fascinating, and a joy to listen to
A beautifully written book about a fascinating story. The descriptions are poetic and my enjoyment of the book and some of the activities it describes are contrasted with the also sad events of the story. This quite accurately represents the benefits and drawbacks of going out adventuring in the wild which is thrilling and yet also sometimes challenging.
Some of the passages are a joy to listen to, as you can tell the author has a great understanding of what it is to go adventuring in the wild. Both the beauty and reality in these adventures are reflected in his writing.
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- Mr D Kingaby
- 09-22-19
Incredible, a really incredible book.
Emotional, thorough, stimulating, detailed. Krakau's writing is wonderful, he paints a vivid picture of the desire that fuels our late teens/early 20's and the resultant behaviour. Highly recommended.
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- ptipper
- 09-03-19
Superb
Excellent - an intriguing, baffling and very sad story told with great insight and empathy by Jon Krakauer. Top class reading by Philip Franklin.
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- Bee
- 07-15-19
intriguing
Left me wanting to know more so I'm going to get 'The Wild Truth' next.
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- Phin
- 06-08-19
heartbreaking
it was hard at times to keep the focus timeline wise but we'll worth it!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-19
Must read after the film
This book goes into great detail of the development, understanding and reasoning behind Chris adventure.
It helps us to understand not just why he done certain things but makes you think of why he had done it and what you would have done in those circumstances.
Within the book the author puts to bed some of the theory’s and views on this young mans journey. Both good and bad and finally leaves it open for your own option to be shaped by your own views and thoughts.
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- Mr. Colin Morley
- 02-10-18
mostly good.
A book I read when it first came out, well researched story. My only dislike as with any book is quotes from other authors, preachers or general barmpots at the start of each chapter, stop it.
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- Adelaide
- 10-03-19
Brilliant, Amazing, Lost in his story!
This is an amazingly written book, the story is fantastic and you get easily lost in Chris’ adventures. Would listen too again 100%.
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- Red Dirt Nurse
- 03-31-19
Fascinating true story
This non-fiction tale is enjoyable and easy to listen to - it's not lengthy, at all.
There were several occurrences in the editing, when a sentence was repeated. This was a little distracting for me.
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- Charlie
- 07-22-17
Life-changing and moving
A book for those with a strongly nomadic soul. Alex will live on in our hearts.
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- Sarah
- 03-16-17
People are amazing! Great tale!
If you could sum up Into the Wild in three words, what would they be?
Just. Do. It.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I love how when Chris would make his mind up about something, anything, there was no talking him out of it or no turning back on it. He made commitments and stuck to them. For himself an his life, his integrity was honorable and I admire that.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
There is a film lol
Any additional comments?
My comments on the book are all good. However, I can't understand why the audio file breaks down into 6 Chapters instead of the 18 there actually are. This means if you stop listening for a period of time, you not only have to remember the chapter but also the time along the chapter. I have noticed many audiobooks don't follow the true chapters as such.
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- Mark
- 01-22-17
Wonderful story of internal wandering
Amazing story of of an intelligent young mans analysis of the world and review of himself. Beautifully read making it easy to connect with the story and the wilderness setting.
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- Delamotte
- 08-23-17
Very good
Very good story and good narrator, I really enjoyed to hear it during my working time
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- Lachlan
- 11-11-15
4.5*
Awesome story. The .5 was taken away due to some bits being a bit slow where they talk about some of the other stories of other survivalists.
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- Leo
- 09-19-15
Epic
Really enjoy the way this book covered the Chris's life. so much good detail with all the research done.
I would highly recomend it, will no doubt listen to it again
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