Into the Wild
08 February 2024Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild examines the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man who walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later.
In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the Alaskan wild. He had given his savings to charity, abandoned his car and his possessions, and burnt...
Details
08 February 2024224 pages
9781035038572Imprint: Picador
Reviews
A fascinating story of idealism, fantasy, and the dark side of the wilderness experiencePaul Theroux
Terrifying . . . Eloquent . . . A heart-rending drama of human yearning.The New York Times
A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. It's gripping stuff.Washington Post
It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order.Entertainment Weekly
