[Mercat]

I read Into Thin Air a few years ago. I’m guessing that the author wanted me to hate everyone in the book. It was a bit like The Brother’s Karmamazov - I wanted them all dead. (in a fictional way only of course)

[Lou L]

I read “Into Thin Air” as well, expecting it to be some inspirational, humans-overcoming-all-odds kind of a book. It was far from it. The danger and physical tolls that climbers experience are tremendous. Even those who make the summit are not out of danger. I never got the sense of exuberance that one would expect from such a feat. It’s a Phyrric accomplishment and nothing more.

[T-Bone Texan]

I saw the same documentary on PBS.

I found the characters very unlikeable.

some of the zombies on Walking Dead had more charm.