Classic Krakauer: Essays on Wilderness and Risk by Jon Krakauer

Classic Krakauer: Essays on Wilderness and Risk

Jon Krakauer

181 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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For readers who are drawn to the untamed beauty of the natural world and the thrill of adventure, Classic Krakauer: Essays on Wilderness and Risk by Jon Krakauer is a must-read, offering a collection of gripping and provocative essays that will transport you to the most breathtaking landscapes on earth and challenge you to confront the risks and rewards of exploring the unknown.

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Spanning an extraordinary range of subjects and locations, these ten gripping essays show why Jon Krakauer is considered a standard-bearer of modern journalism. His pieces take us from a horrifying avalanche on Mount Everest to a volcano poised to...

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4.06
based on 428 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 80%

informative: 78%

reflective: 44%

inspiring: 31%

dark: 25%

emotional: 21%

tense: 19%

challenging: 14%

hopeful: 12%

sad: 12%

funny: 10%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 2%


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55% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
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