Into the Wild

Why would I read a book that basically tells me the plot and resolution of the book on the cover? Way to keep readers engaged with the summary of the novel on the cover. I knew what happened without even opening the book, and when I was forced to read it, I found it quite dull and pointless.

That the force that is nature will ultimately change those of us who are enthralled by it. Its not surprising tht the protagnist in "Into the Wild" gives up so much to live primtively in the northern climes of Alaska .. its Thoreau revisited. The author never fails to please those who understand his messages.

Book is good, the movie is even better. The book does not have personality like the movie does. You did not feel for the main character, unlike the movie that made me cry in the end. Although the book is interesting, there are additional outdoorsmen stories.

When one examines the short but eventful life of Christopher Mccandless it would be very easy to either dismiss him as an ignorant (possibly suicidal) fool, or an enigmatic icon of self reliance and non-compromise. Jon Krakauer, equipped with an understanding of searching souls born of experience, reaches the perfect equilibrium. He does not make the young man more than what he was, but he does not dismiss him as an idiot. Jon understands that Chris was thoroughly human, he wasn't all the things he set out to be, he was in the process of becoming, as are we all. This account is written with economy, lucidity and most importantly passion. For without passion, the driving force behind the wandering young man, it would be impossible to empathize with this enigmatic, restless soul.

it's been a couple of months i saw the movie 'into the wild'. at first, it has really touched me and i got fascinated with young irresponsible runway-from-everything-and-everyone chris macandless. as soon as i could i bought the book which i just finished. while reading it, i had the opportunity of learning the cruelty of a young mand who just woke up one day and found out that he simply didn't fitted into any place. albeit i'm still enchanted with 'alex', it should be remembered the suffering he imposed to his parents and, most of all, to his sister, who seemed to be the best proof alex could get of the very existence of all he tried to reach and to prove. who's right? maybe alaska.. but the story is great indeed.
andré g, Brazil