Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
The true story of college graduate Chris McCandless, who decided to walk away from the only life he ever knew and enter the wild.
A fascinating story of idealism, fantasy, and the dark side of the wilderness experience -- Paul Theroux
Terrifying. . Eloquent . . . A heart-rending drama of human yearning. * New York Times *
A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. It's gripping stuff. * Washington Post *
It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order. * Entertainment Weekly *
An astonishingly gifted writer: his account of 'Alex Supertramp' is powerfully dramatic, eliciting sympathy for both the idealistic, anti-consumerist boy - and his parents. * Guardian *
A compelling tale of tragic idealism. * The Times *
A masterpiece of dramatic storytelling * Mail on Sunday *
Terrifying. . Eloquent . . . A heart-rending drama of human yearning. * New York Times *
A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. It's gripping stuff. * Washington Post *
It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order. * Entertainment Weekly *
An astonishingly gifted writer: his account of 'Alex Supertramp' is powerfully dramatic, eliciting sympathy for both the idealistic, anti-consumerist boy - and his parents. * Guardian *
A compelling tale of tragic idealism. * The Times *
A masterpiece of dramatic storytelling * Mail on Sunday *
Jon Krakauer is the author of numorous books including Into the Wild and Into Thin Air. He has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, "Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer."
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| ISBN 13 | 9781509877010 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509877010 |
| Title | Into the Wild |
| Author | Jon Krakauer |
| Series | Picador Classic |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2018-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 282 |
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