Hailey Smith
Into the Wild
By: Jon Krakauer
English 12B
Title: Into the Wild
Author: Jon Krakauer
# of Pages: 215
Star Rating: * * * * * (5)
Book Review:
Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild is a perfect example of a non-fiction with flare that draws the reader into not only the text, but the story and the journey involved. Chris McCandless, a young, well educated man decides to take a soul purifying excursion throughout the country with minimal supplies and a cheerful, whimsical heart.
The author does an outstanding job of keeping the reader engaged and wanting more at all times, he uses a method in which he bounces around the timeline of Chris McCandless’ long journey. However, he does it in a way that the reader cannot get lost in the information. Jon Krakauer also puts in his two sense, and gives the reader the sense that he felt connected to the protagonist (McCandless). McCandless was a man full of wanderlust and intrigue, although after his story is told he receives much scrutiny for his seemingly careless actions. However, mass amounts of praise should be given to the fearless young man for his courage and purity of his intent, it is truly something to look up to.
He travels alone through thousands of miles of land from South Dakota, to Colorado, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and even Mexico for a short time. He believed he needed the solitude of being away from all signs of civilization and society as he knew it, in order to be reborn and cleanse his soul of all impurities that daily living and stress can cause.
Overall, Into the Wild is a fantastic read. Personally, I am not one for non-fiction but I am extremely happy with my choice and would give it a 5 star recommendation to people of all walks of life. For a brief time you can see the world through Chris McCandless’ eyes, and I promise you will not be disappointed.
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