Into Thin Air
Krakauer’s gripping account of the 1996 Everest disaster plunges readers into the heart-stopping world of high-altitude climbing. Through vivid prose and raw emotion, he recounts the harrowing events that claimed eight lives during a single ill-fated expedition. As a firsthand witness, Krakauer’s narrative crackles with tension, offering intimate portraits of his fellow climbers and unflinching reflections on the choices made in extreme conditions. A haunting exploration of human ambition and nature’s indifference.