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I love books about people in extreme conditions. This book sounded great. The beginning 1/3, when they were preparing for the trip to Everest, was a little boring. It goes into detail on the preparations and the history of mountain climbing. The rest of the book, once they actually make it to Everest, was amazing. The story was interesting and moved a lot faster. I enjoyed reading this.

Sarah Lotz has scared me off of planes and cruise ships and now we can add cave exploring and Mt Everest climbing. Simon, eager to get some hits for his fledgling adrenaline website, decides to go explore a forbidden cave with an unstable older guide. The guide does not come back. Simon does, with more than he bargained for. The first part of the book in these caves had my windpipe choking me while reading what was going on. It was harrowing. 👇🏼

So I'm now working in the kids department at work and I'm reading various series in order to help make recommendations. This one was really very informative and gives a very good description of what this mountain is, the history of climbers and is frank without being overwhelming about the dangers. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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I am a sucker for anything Everest. Mostly because I could never imagine climbing (you legit climb to the cruising altitude of a jetliner!) But I also feel humanity just doesn't belong on that mountain. And yet.. my dorky self can't walk away from a book on the subject. This was very good. And nerve wracking. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

I didn‘t remember from my first listen to this book just how much climbing Everest is a business and that there are/were several different expedition groups at one time. Also, didn‘t know at the time there was a controversy surrounding Krakauer‘s account. In his defense, he does make it clear he has not relied on his memory alone given climbers‘ perceptions are impacted by hypoxia. Anyway, I don‘t think he‘s claiming his account is definitive.

Rereading for IRL bookclub and it‘s just as thrilling! The first time I listened to the audio edition, but I appreciate the photos and maps in the print version.

Day 3 of #12Booksof2023 is for this audiobook, which was a hit for both me and my husband during a road-trip. It also sparked continued interest in Everest throughout the year, always a good sign!

I love stories of survival and death in extreme environments and this book collected several plus added the stories of the loved ones back home. Some of the writing is so beautiful and haunting I keep reading pieces out loud to anyone who will listen.