What readers think of Into The Wild, plus links to write your own review.

My friend gave me a crate of books consisting mainly of travel guides for backpackers and "ultimate adventure-type" nonfiction. As a 29 year old guy who enjoys hiking and camping, I was immediately drawn to the picture and leading text on the front cover of Into the Wild. The tragic story was well-written and reseached by Krakauer, with my opinions of Chris' escapist adventure alternating between excitement and pity. I believe the filler stories were strategically placed to help us piece together the psyche of Alexander Supertramp. This book was a interesting read that was hard for me to put down and subsequently became the start of my Krakauer collection.

I READ THIS BOOK FOR A BIOGRAPHY FOR SCHOOL. (I AM IN MIDDLE SCHOOL) I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE EASY AND GREAT. INSTEAD WHAT I GOT STUCK WITH WAS A LOT OF WORK AND DIGGING FOR INFORMATION. THIS BOOK IS A GREAT READ JUST FOR FUN, BUT IF YOU HAVE TO FIND OUT INFORATION OR DO EXTENDED SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT THE BOOK. IT IS A GREAT STORY, WHICH I'M SURE IS FULL OF TRUE FACTS. I MYSELF ENJOYED THE BOOK AND CAN RELATE TO SOME OF HIS FEELINGS. BUT AGAIN, IF YOU NEED TO FIND A BOOK FOR SCHOOL TO GET INFORMATION FROM, THIS IS NOT THE BOOK!

well let me just tell you now, it is an interesting book at the begining and then end, the middle really puts you to sleep but all in all its pretty good

Great adventurous book. It wasn't even confusing and I didn't want to put it down and I have never liked reading.

Krakauer is a very gifted writer. His metaphors are illuminating and beautiful; however the chronology of events becomes muddled in this book’s organization. It’s obvious that he feels a connection with the protagonist, Chris McCandless, although I’m not sure that I understand why. McCandless seemed like a very ordinary young man at a very impressionable age. Because of the many similarities in their lives, I think Krakauer gives him credit for being much more extraordinary than he appears. It seems doubtful that McCandless would have ever become the artist/adventurer/naturalist that Krakauer is.

I was required to read "Into the Wild" by John Krakauer for a class I am taking. I found the book interesting, yet creepy at the same time. Krakauer tells you immediately that he is going to talk about a boy who dies trying to live out the life of his dreams. And from the beginng on is like a reading a book backwards. The fact that this is a true story about a kid who died is what makes it sad and creepy. However, the story is definately worth reading, if you are into that survival novel type story. It is amazing to read about how one person with no possesions or companions could effect so many people whom he knew for so short a time.
This book questions whether Chris McCandless was a green and stupid kid or a hopeless romantic trying to live in the final frontier. However, as you read through it, you are forced to make oppinions of him yourself. Also, the fact that the author actually went to the places chris went to in Alaska and cares so much about the story, makes it all the better to read.

The book was both a great adventure and a good read. One of the greatest aspects of Jon Krakauer's writing technique was the vicarous experience one can have. At times it even sent a chill down my spine. The derelict bus in which Chris McCandless's body was found gave me a feeling of timeless mystery. Despite whether Chris McCandless was crazy or sane, you have to give him credit for surviving in the wilderness for as long as he did without the proper gear.

I personally think Chris McCandless was looking for something, possibly himself. As for Jon Krakauer I feel he did the best that he could in the reseach of this book. Even though he didn't really find out more about the conflict between Chris McCandless and his father there is some information that even the best reporter can't uncover, information that will not be discovered and in some ways it is probably for the best.

I give Into The Wild a four out of five. I wanted to give it a four and a half but the website rating would not allow it. There is definitly a reason it was a national bestseller. I only hope Jon Krakauer has a follow-up on this book.

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Krakauer's Into the Wild was a pretty good book. I usually don't like to read and it's hard to get my attention but , Krakauer did it. It was amazing to read about how far chris went on just a few dollars here and there. Going to Alaska would be fun but, I can't believe he went without knowing the dangers and how big a of risk it would be, especially without no food or gear. I do believe Krakauer did a good job of describing and giving us the full picture of Chris's trip all the way until he died. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone but, I would tell them about it so if they wanted to read it they could.
On a scale from one to five, with five being the best I give this story a four because of the details and discriptions Krakauer has given us on Chris McCandless