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Biography & Memoir· United States

Into the Wild

by Jon Krakauer
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1996284 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1996, Into the Wild established Jon Krakauer as one of the defining voices in biography & memoir. Christopher McCandless, after graduating from college, gave away his savings, abandoned his car, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness—and starved to death four months later. Krakauer's reconstruction of his journey is a meditation on the romance of the wild and the deadly gap between dream and reality. Themes of wilderness, freedom, youth run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1996.

Book Details

AuthorJon Krakauer
Published1996
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages284
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780385486804
Editorial Score40/100
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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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199615
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into the Wild about?

Christopher McCandless, after graduating from college, gave away his savings, abandoned his car, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness—and starved to death four months later. Krakauer's reconstruction of his journey is a meditation on the romance of the wild and the deadly gap between dream and reality.

Who wrote Into the Wild?

Into the Wild was written by Jon Krakauer, from United States. First published in 1996.

What awards has Into the Wild won?

Into the Wild has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1996.

Is Into the Wild worth reading?

Into the Wild is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 15/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in wilderness, freedom, youth.

Where can I buy Into the Wild?

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What category is Into the Wild?

Into the Wild is classified as Biography & Memoir. True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

What country is Into the Wild from?

Into the Wild originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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