Outstanding

Absolutely amazing story very well read by the narrator. I'm very sad to hear that Anatoli Boukreev lost his life about a year after this book was written. He was a very brave and talented climber. I have listened to many books and this is in my top 5 easily. It's 1 of those books you can't stop thinking about for weeks after.

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Spellbinding tale of the "Truth"

I found this book enthralling. it is told as it is, no added drama like Into thin air. this book is without pointing fingers and blame. enjoyed the performance but found the long pauses a bit confusing and irritating. however enjoyed listening to the performer - no accent imitation ext. the best about 1996 so far

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The Climb

This is one of the most gripping stories i have heard or read.
I first read the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer of how this tragedy happeded, once finished i felt that the russian climber Anatoli Bourkreev seemed to not have done is job properly and was possibly to blame for a number of the eight deaths that happened that day. The worst day in Everest history. so when i found that The Climb had been written I had to know more. I am glad that i did, I belive that the climb gives a much more balanced account of what happed. Anatoli Bourkreev was an incredbly brave and strong man. There are a number of witness reports in the story to prove this, whilst Krakauers book is based on assumptions and his thoughts of what happened, Bourkreev had even helped him durring those terrible few hours He seems to have a real axe to grind. Why not listen to both and see what you think.

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Riveting from start to finish!

An amazing listen. Chapter after chapter it captured my attention. An unbelievable, tragic and heart warming insight into what took place on Mount Everest.

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Into thin air rebuttal

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Anatoli gets to put his version of events into print as a rebuttal of Into Thin Air. Between all the versions that have come out about the 1996 tragedy we are getting closer to what actually happened.

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Amazing

The best book about the 1996 Mt Everest events. 10/10 from start to finish!

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Fantastic story

I find mountaineering fascinating, this story in particular. I read Krakauer's version of the events and now this one. I trust Bukrejev version fully.

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It is good to hear

Anatoli's perspective on what happened on Everest in 1996. He did not get the recognition from many which he deserves.

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Brilliant

This is a Honest and easy to listen to account of the Everest disaster. I would recommend a listen.

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Inspirational and thought provoking....

The Climb is a balanced view of what must have been a horrific few days on Everest. Boukreev sets the scene describing events before and during the climb giving you just enough detail to wonder which decisions, if changed, could've made a difference. Boukreev comes across as an honourable, even humble guy going above and beyond the norm trying to help others in an extreme situation. Boukreev's understanding of the challenge and threat presented by mountains and the pain felt in being unable to help Scott Fischer is palpable.

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