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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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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very good I loved it,

I loved it, gives a no nonsense account, and well read by narrator. fascinating. Anatoli is a legend.

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Grateful Borkreev could write his own truth

This is a very interesting and detailed book explaining how you go about preparing and ascending (& descending!) Everest. I had no idea it was so complicated, with acclimated to the high altitude as well as fitness and attitude of climbers being important. How this Russian professional acted on the day of the accidents that occurred is nothing short of incredible and exemplary.
As for other publications written about the tragedy, it seems inaccurate details and litigious accusations were made that were plainly untrue.
I am grateful that Borkreev could write his own version of how he behaved and acted on the mountain. It’s a terrific book. I have respect and admiration for all who guide, the countless Sherpas and the instructors who take people up to Mount Everest.
The narration is okay. Listenable.
Highly recommend

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Good response to Jon Krakaue 1996 Everest Tragedy

Fascinating Insight into the tragic 1986 Everest season, told by Anatoli Boukreev. May he rest in peace.

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Gripping

I really appreciated this book because Anatoli got a lot of blame during the horrific episodes on Everest 96. Because of poor leadership of Hall and Fischer Boukreev was blamed as the Russian villan. I am glad that he was able to co-write this book before he died.

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