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.
'It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order.' – Entertainment Weekly
In April 1992, Chris McCandless set off alone into the...
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
