The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest by Anatoli Boukreev, G. Weston DeWalt
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Book Reviews of The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest
Book Review: One perspective of the truth - a real page turner
Summary: 5 Stars
Of course, we all know how it ends, but I didn't want to put the book down. Being a big fan of mountain climbing (but not a climber myself), I couldn't get enough of this. I'm ready to read Boukdreev's other book and the counterpoint to this book, Into Thin Air.
Boukreev was clearly building up his side of the story throughout the book, but it wasn't done confrontationally.
Book Review: It jumps right up and grabs you by the throat
Summary: 5 Stars
Marvellous, gripping, breathtaking, dramatic, suspenseful, and above all very well written. The kind of book that you read in one single breath without putting it down before reaching the very last page.Whether one is sympathetic to Boukreev's or Krakauer's claims is less relevant. It is a superb book on one of the most dramatic events in high-altitude mountaineering.
Book Review: Great Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I had no previous knowledge about the events detailed in this book, but I greatly enjoyed the read. It was a page-turner. It seemed like a well balanced account of events.Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
A little reverse slamage on the ol' Krauker. Great if read along with Into Thin Air and Climbing High.Book Review: The other side of the "Thin Air" story
Summary: 5 Stars
Please see my review of "Into Thin Air" where I discuss the comparison to this account.