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Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer

Into The Wild

by Jon Krakauer
  • Critics' Consensus (9):
  • Readers' Rating (131):
  • First Published:
  • Dec 1, 1995, 207 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Feb 1997, 255 pages
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Kikey Berenice Estrada

an incredible work
This book is one of the best books I have ever read. It is incredible.
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inspiring
This book really made me think. I enjoyed the different aspects to it.
Jess

Engrossing
I think there is a different lesson in this book for everybody.
I found the story to be a haunting and intriguing one that was very affecting.
RepresentRC

This was awesome
I thought that this book was one of the best books that I have ever read. The adventure of this book really dragged me in. Once I started reading it I could not put it down. I think that everyone should read this book it really has some good lessons in it.
caleb

chris
If you take a close look at Christopher's life and the way he wanted to live it you would see he liked simplicity. His whole goal was to live with the least amount of resources, no money no car, and the least amount of supplies. Does the make him dumb? I don't think so. It was a challenge to himself to find out who he is and to live off the land. And to the people that think he was an idiot a and not prepared for the wild and that is why he died, I disagree. He made it over a hundred days with limited supplies and if it had not been for the root or seeds he ate that no one knew were harmful when eaten he would have survived
grace

inspiring or what!?
this book was compelling and soul searching, it leaves you with a sense of compassion and empathy towards christopher McCandless and his journey. I wish i knew someone as fascinating, and as brave as chris...
EDDIE L

finding out who I am
I found the story to be about a young man who discovered himself by stripping away who he wasn't. The thought of doing such a thing enters the minds of people everywhere.Actually doing it can be done in different ways, but doing it is where the discovery of self is often found.The little boy inside of me awoke when I read the book. Unforgettable, gripping and cleansing to the self.
killjoy

wow this is great
I really liked this book, its very successful and terrific how everything falls together. I don't really read a lot, but when I was told about this book I had to read it, and they were right for once!!! It was great!! :.)

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