Into Thin Air...A book about adventure through the eyes of a regular Joe with a passion for mountain climbing and thrill. Into Thin Air is a novel about the dangerous and adventurous climb up Mount Everest as told by very experienced, Canadian climber, Jon Krakauer.
So far this non-fiction novel has given great detail into the journey, not only up Everest but into Krakauer's personal life and how climbing has affected it. So far the group hasn't gotten into too much trouble. A few had a GI tract issue from climbing or head aches from high altitudes but nothing too major. I'm sure larger issues will appear later.
I believe this novel holds some thrilling and chilling experiences next. The title cover advertises "A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster, suggesting this book will provide exquisite detail of a main disaster happening on the climb.
Into Thin Air is definitely a book most people over the age of 13 could connect to and, for the most part, understand. Most words and events that aren't common to people without experience climbing are described at the bottom of the page and are subtly marked in the book. This book is relatable in the sense that it is written from the perspective of a very blue collar, average person who just has an enormous passion for something he loves. He dedicates many hours and risks relationships for his climbing career.
In conclusion, I believe that, so far, this book is a very good read and a page turner by far. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves climbing, thrills, or just wants a good non-fiction novel to read.
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