John Krakauer never ceases to entertain me!! | Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains

Surprising Variety | Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains | Jon Krakauer

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	• Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains Jon Krakauer Anchor, 1997 - 186 pages average customer review:based on 61 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

No Hill for a Climber

In my humble opinion this book is not in the class of Krakauer's other two books. The stories were, undoubtable exciting (I especially liked the K2 account), but it didn't reach the height of Into thin Air or the depth and discovery of Into the Wild. Well worth the money, but not quite as hair-raising.

John Krakauer never ceases to entertain me!!

After reading Krakauer's "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air" I couldn't help myself to read another by him. I didn't think there could be another book as fascinating, inspirational, and entertaining as the other two. Boy, did he prove me wrong. "Eiger Dreams" is a series of short adventure stories that kept me turning the pages (even at work, oops!). Krakauer's world is unbelievable, yet so real. This a great book of short stories that you can quickly cram into even a busy day. Thanks, John...keep up the good work!!

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Surprising Variety

If ever I thought that a collection of mountain climbing stories would be a little stale from lack of variety, EIGER DREAMS certainly shattered my preconceptions in this regard. Krakauer writes on a diverse assortment of subjects relating to outdoor climbing, superbly avoiding monotonous repetition. Whether musing about the derring-do spirit of the denizens of Chamonix, the flyboys of Talkeetna, or humoring the reader with candid confessions of what it is like to be tentbound, Krakauer displays great range, penetrating insight, and clear style with his writing ventures. I liked this book every bit as much as INTO THE WILD and INTO THIN AIR.

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Krakauer's Climber's Climbing Book

Amazing stories of success and failure on the rock. A must read for anyone who has ever been moved by climbing, or think they might be.

Could Krakauer get any better?!!! NO WAY!

After reading John Krakauer's "Into the Wild" and "Into Thin Air", I never imagined he could write anything as interesting, fascinating, and inspirational...but he proved me wrong! "Eiger Dreams" is a wonderful book full of short stories to keep you turning the pages (even on busy days when you don't think you have time...you just can't help it!). Krakauer brings alive unbelievable reality with his incredible style and entertaining insights. I just keep hoping that another Krakauer book will arive on the shelves soon, because...man, I think I am addicted!!!

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