Number of Pages: 207
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
If you have ever wanted to read a book about someone leaving the status quo then this is the book for you. Jon Krakauer masterfully tells the story of Chris McCandless. Chris donated almost all of his money to charity and took to the open road. He quickly ditches the car and after he burns the last of his money he sets off on foot. He hops from one place to another taking any ride he can find so he can find a new horizon every day. Along the way he changes his name and makes several friends while trying to convince them to try his way of living. On his journey he comes up with the idea to go on his own odyssey or as he called it his Alaskan Odyssey. Read this book to learn more about his epic journey.
Jon Krakauer uses his own mountaineering experience to help tell chris’s story. He starts every chapter with a quote from one of the books Chris brought with him on his journey. He uses a very unique style to tell the story by switching from one person's perspective to another to try and maintain chronological order.This is a really nice touch because it makes the book a really nice, smooth read.I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the outdoors or anyone interested in other lifestyles.
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