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Biography & Memoir· United States

Into Thin Air

by Jon Krakauer
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 1997335 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 1997. Krakauer's first-person account of the disastrous 1996 Everest climbing season, in which eight climbers died in a single storm, is one of the most gripping true-crime narratives ever written. The book transformed public understanding of high-altitude mountaineering. Themes of Everest, mountaineering, survival run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 1997.

Book Details

AuthorJon Krakauer
Published1997
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages335
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
ISBN9780385494786
Editorial Score44/100
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True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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199715
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About the Author
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into Thin Air about?

Krakauer's first-person account of the disastrous 1996 Everest climbing season, in which eight climbers died in a single storm, is one of the most gripping true-crime narratives ever written. The book transformed public understanding of high-altitude mountaineering.

Who wrote Into Thin Air?

Into Thin Air was written by Jon Krakauer, from United States. First published in 1997.

What awards has Into Thin Air won?

Into Thin Air has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 1997.

Is Into Thin Air worth reading?

Into Thin Air 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 Everest, mountaineering, survival.

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What category is Into Thin Air?

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

What country is Into Thin Air from?

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

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