6/8/2023 0 Comments Into thin air by jon krakauer![]() Even his wife's ardent protestations don't make him waver from this goal.ĭespite his soft-and-chewy journalistic exterior, Krakauer is a wild man at heart. Remember: Originally, "the editors simply wanted to remain in Base Camp and report the story" (2.44), but Krakauer convinces them to shell out the extra dough so he can have a shot at reaching the mountain's lofty summit. Though he doesn't want to admit it, Krakauer has always dreamed of reaching the top of Mount Everest. And here we thought our older sisters were show-offs. ![]() Some people just do it all, you know? In Into Thin Air, Jon Krakauer pulls double-duty: On one hand, he acts as our narrator and details the events of a fateful day with journalistic clarity on the other hand, he's very involved in the proceedings, climbing Everest himself. ![]()
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