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[–] hraegsvelmir@ani.social 2 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah, I haven't read his book and have no strong opinions on him one way or another, but when the book came out, I remember him being presented to us as if he were some sort of spiritual or philosophical luminary to emulate, and it's always rubbed me the wrong way.

[–] Slovene@feddit.nl 1 points 7 hours ago

have no strong opinions on him one way or another

Filthy Neutral!

[–] LaLuzDelSol@lemmy.world 1 points 12 hours ago

Maybe, but having read the book I don't think that's what Krakauer was going for. The last chapter is basically a bunch of experts roasting him for making mistakes and getting himself killed.