From the Bookshelf of Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I thought Krakauer's deduction of McCandless was thoughtful and insightful. The author's comparison of his own folly up Devil Thumb helped give weight to how Chris might have been thinking when he went up to Alaska. It was a terrible tragedy but a provoking and exciting read.
...more
2015 READING CHALLENGE: A book based on a true story
I came away from reading this asking myself, "What if?" What if Chris McCandless had survived his Alaska adventure? Would he continue his vagabond lifestyle? Would he ever reconcile with his family? Would he ever allow himself to form close bonds with other people? But we'll never know.
...more
A well researched thought provoking book. Sticks with you.
Jun 13, 2008
Lynn
marked it as to-read
Jan 19, 2012
Bradley
added it
Aug 18, 2012
Elizabeth
marked it as to-read
Feb 24, 2016
Kristin Brandt
marked it as to-read
Jun 16, 2017
Ali
marked it as to-read
Jan 02, 2019
Martha
marked it as to-read
Aug 08, 2022
Kayte
marked it as to-read
