Now that we are just about through with the book, what reflections can you offer about the book? What did you like about the book? Dislike? Why? Worth 5 points.
Read Jenny Kim's post and comment on her reflection for 3 pts of extra credit. In order to receive that credit, you must have a thoughtful response.
Coming into the novel I wasn't very excited and thought it would just be another English class book that I would have to painfully read through, but i was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed Chris' story and found it very intriging. I didn't really enjoy the two chapters about the author's life though and I kind of found them boring and not as intersting as Chris' story.
ReplyDeleteAlthough today in class there was a lot of complaining about the author's two chapters, I actually found them very interesting and important to the story. Without these two chapters, the story loses a lot of validity because all along I thought Krakauer didn't know what it was actually like to be alone in the wilderness but when I realized he does know what he's talking about the events of Chris's life became a lot more real in my mind. Overall I've really been enjoying this book and there's a lot to learn from both Chris and Krakauer.
ReplyDeleteI found this book to be the first in class english book that I enjoy reading and find interesting. I just like how Chris reacts to situations and his very unique character. The authors writing also made me fond of the book, for example how he skips from different parts of the story but still keeps and interesting story line. I also like the book since its about nature and the great outdoors, when there's boring dialogue parts i just wait for the nature parts to come up which interest me the most.
ReplyDeleteI disliked the book at first because chris had his life all set for him. He had a great education and had enough money for college. I took that personally because I struggle everyday not knowing whether I will get into college and even if I do how will I afford it. These major things affect my life everyday and knowing that chris threw all his opportunities away, angered me so much. But as the chapters go by, I'm learning more and although I don't quite undertstand fully, I can see that he learned more valuable things such as happiness and love.
ReplyDeleteBefore reading the book, I thought that this book would boring because books related to nature topics don't really interest me. Later on as we started reading I got more and more into it. When Chris went into the wild, I suprised that nature could have an element such as thrill. The only thing I disliked was that I felt that Chris's anger towards his father was a bit too much. I think if he would talked about that with his father maybe he would have been able to live a happier life.
ReplyDeleteIn our early stages of reading, I really enjoyed reading about Chris' journey across the western part of America. It was interesting to read about how much of an impact he made on all the people he met throughout his trip. However, this story is really dragging on for me right now. I couldn't stand reading about Krakauer's Alaskan adventure because it seemed very bland and I felt like I had read too much about any type of adventure at that point. I think Krakauer could have taken out a few chapters from this book just so we didn't have to keep revisiting a few parts that were explained in earlier chapters.
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about Chris McCandless, to me, he's a little out there in his actions but his ideas are very realistic. For example, he needed a place to get away from everything, mostly his parents, and be himself. There was too much pressure from everything around him. He wanted to do the things he enjoyed as a kid, like being in the outdoors. I don't know i I would go as far as trying to survive on rice and a rifle in the Alaskan bush, but just going as far as a car will take me, or visiting other people would be my way. I very much enjoyed the book. These are the types of books I like to read. It reminds me of like a Brian's Hunt or like Hatchet by Gay Paulsen. I really enjoy those books. Also, I was very interested in the layout that Krakauer used in this book.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of the book it wasn't my favorite because it started out very slow. But it started picking up space and dealing with adventures. I like this book because I have never thought that someone could be so dedicated to a dream they have. Living in the wild is a hard one to even wrap your head around. So just by reading this book it was something new to me and I enjoyed that aspect of it.
ReplyDeleteI thought the book was going to be really boring and it was throughout the first part. Then once it got into the background stories that explained why Chris left, I got good and interesting.
ReplyDeleteI didn't really like the book at first but then it got better. It wasn't really the best book I have read but it wasn't the worst. I liked reading about all the people that Chris met on when he was on the road and how those people talked about Chris and how much they liked him.
ReplyDeleteI thought the book was a little slow at the start but after the first few chapters it started getting really interesting. It was really cool to read about Chris's experience and the people he made an impact on. Overall I thin it was a really good book and I enjoyed reading it
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ReplyDeleteIt was boring I didn't, understand it the only thing I got was that he had a mental problem and I didn't, like that e was cause his parents pain and he was very selfish and the fact that we were forced to read it makes me hate it more
ReplyDeleteWhen you say it, do you mean the book or do you mean Chris's selfishness? If you mean the book, I think you need to realize that when it comes to school, you don't have to read anything. You can choose to fail. If you mean Chris's selfishness, then I am with you 100 percent.
DeleteI thought the book was a bit confusing chapter to chapter because it isn't in order of events. But I did enjoy reading about it. I thought it was cool how chris left all his family and friends to explore the country!
ReplyDeleteBefore reading this book, I thought it would be good to read nonfiction for a change in English class. I found McCandless's life very interesting, to say the least. I enjoyed how detailed the book was and it included very interesting facts about Chris's trip, such as the journal he saved. The book started out a little slow, but once it began engaging in Chris's journey, it was an interesting read. It bothers me that Chris threw away such a good life and future that he had in front of him. I also didn't care for the chapters about Krakauer's journey. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I enjoyed the book a lot, which I thought I would before starting the book. I think Chris was an interesting guy and it would have been interesting to meet him. Good read.
ReplyDeleteI really disliked the book at first because I thought it didn't describe the reasons Chris left as well as it could. As the book went on I really started to enjoy it. Mccabdless's journey became very interesting and the relationships he made with people and how he got from place to place. It all became very interesting and krakauer did a great job writing this biography.
ReplyDeleteI thought the book was actually really good. At first when I found out that it was biography I expected it to be boring. I really liked reading his journal entries and found it interesting how he survived for so long and how things seemed to work out for him. It seemed like everyone he came across was willing to help.
ReplyDeleteI started reading this book and thought it would be pretty boring- the cover seemed to spoil it for me. As i read more and more, those feelings began to change. I loved the book, and i'd enjoy reading others like it. Chris' story is interesting, I've always imagined what it would be like if i were to just get up and leave out of the blue. i usually focus on the negatives, but never the positives, and that's what the book had shown to me.
ReplyDeleteDon't get any crazy ideas! Glad you enjoyed it, though!
DeleteI really enjoyed this book. It was very different and more interesting then most novels that we read in english class. It really kept my interest in the book. It was also really different to learn about the authors experiences in the wild like Chris'. I would never pick out a book like into the wild but i actually really like it and would suggest it to anyone! i really loved it!
ReplyDeleteI found this book VERY boring. I dont know why i found it boring but i just isnt a interesting book. Maybe because they tell us he dies at the end in the beginning of the book but it just wasnt the best book ive read before.
ReplyDeleteI liked this book at some parts, and other parts i thought it was just kind of slow. It was interesting to see how Chris's journey went just in general and how he dealt with different things. I think its cool what he did. He got to meet a lot of new amazing people and learn a lot of new things that he could have used in his future life if he didnt die. I thought it was a good read and would recommend it to others!
ReplyDeleteFor me this book wasnt boring at all. It ended up to be more interesting that the ones that I try to pick by myself. I enjoyed every single page. The best part was when Krakuer explains his thoughts about McCandles and he takes also a trip to find the connection between a character like Chris and an author like him and going through all of those what Chris went through. I really liked this book.
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DeleteI liked the way it was written for sure. I've never read a book that was done in a journalist's format and it was a nice change from the usual format. Although, in some parts the book was slightly slow and hard to get through, but it was worth in order to fully enjoy the story.
ReplyDeleteI have read a lot of biographies about famous people, and western outlaws. But I haven't read one about a guy like this before. So I did enjoy the book. I thought his life was really awesome. Honestly I wish I could do half the stuff he did. The authors own input on McCandless's story was something I liked. Because he wasn't talking about himself just to talk, but to help explain what McCandless could have been thinkng, or feeling. That's why I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI personally enjoyed the book, I thought it was a good read. But concerning Chris McCandless,I believe he was a young, ambitious boy, driven away from family life by his parents. He wanted to explore and experience the world, and I think we all do to some extent. Chris just went about it the wrong way. Without preparing or taking any other precautions I think it was foolish of him to go on his journey. If he had prepared and maybe used some of his savings money to start him on his way, I think he may have had a better chance of surviving. But that's just my opinion. No one really knows what Chris was thinking but I believe Jon Krakauer did a good job of telling Chris's story.
ReplyDeleteI think this was a great book to read for us at this point in our lives because Chris's story shows us that we don't have to be glued to today's society and that you can nfind yourself happier when you're completely free. This is a crucial lesson for us to learn because we're on the verge of true independence, being young adults. We don't nessicarly have to live by the status quo and we should just live our lives in the position where we can be the happiest.
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