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Nonfiction · MelancholicA young man gives away his savings and walks into the Alaskan wilderness
Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
See it on Amazon1996Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Krakauer traces the story of Chris McCandless, a young graduate who abandoned his possessions and went to live in the Alaskan wild, where he died in 1992. The 1996 book is an investigation as well as a portrait.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Wilderness · Idealism · Death
Screen adaptation
Into the Wild (2007)
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About the author
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