75 pages • 2 hours read
Jon KrakauerInto The Wild
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer chronicles Christopher McCandless’s travels across the Western United States and Mexico after graduating from Emory University in 1990, culminating in his 1992 journey to live off the land in Alaska, where he ultimately succumbs to starvation. The narrative is constructed using journal entries, first-person accounts, and family recollections, and is interwoven with Krakauer’s own experiences to create a comprehensive and engaging nonfiction account.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jon Krakauer's Into The Wild is lauded for its compelling narrative and profound exploration of Christopher McCandless's journey. Reviewers appreciate Krakauer's investigative style and emotional depth. However, some critics argue the author romanticizes McCandless's actions and question the thoroughness of his research. Overall, it is an engaging yet polarizing read.
Who Should Read Into The Wild?
A reader who enjoys Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer likely has a passion for adventure, nature, and introspection. Fans of works like Wild by Cheryl Strayed or Walden by Henry David Thoreau would find Krakauer's investigative narrative about Chris McCandless’s journey into the Alaskan wilderness compelling and thought-provoking.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1270LBook Details
Values/Ideas: Music
Action / Adventure
American Literature
Education
Education
Science / Nature