One of the remarkable late-twentieth century on-the-road stories weaving adventure and, eventually, death at the limits of North America. Chris McCandless remains something of a cult figure whose experience resonated with many disaffected seekers. Krakauer is a sympathetic, yet thoughtful and careful biographer. On this re-reading McCandless' idealism and commitment strike me a symptomatic primarily of youth and energy; neither of which deserve criticism.
