This nonfiction book about Chris McCandless is the best book I have ever read. The precise details that Krakauer writes are amazing. I myself am only 20 years old and I have always wanted to see the country and be in the wilderness. After reading this book, I won't do what Chris did but that is not the point. The point is that Chris was not an idiot. He thought he knew what he was doing; he just had the misfortune of eating the wrong thing.

It is a great adventure book. I will now watch the movie but I already know that the movie will be so much worse because books explain so much more. I feel bad for the McCandless family and the fact that Chris was found only 19 days later is depressing. Rest in peace Chris McCandless. This book was written and researched so well. Amazing book!

Submitted by Brett.