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rco's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Absolutely loved this book. Well written and fun
andy87's review
3.0
Interesting, but very narrow and obscure topic. No need to re-read or keep, but folks in the BC mountain community might find a worthwhile read.
westam's review against another edition
I felt like I had to force myself to read it
sunn_bleach's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
3.25
While I found the Hoax itself to be less interesting and even a bit lost in the weeds of the prose, I am utterly fascinated by Ives' comments on mountains of the mind - to borrow a Macfarlane phrase. A significant book to reflect upon why someone climbs, and all of the possible permutations to "why".
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cultural appropriation and Colonisation
Minor: Cursing and Death