Messner, top mountaineer, who climbed Everest solo himself, was always fascinated by the story of Mallory's climb, disappearance and how his bones were found 75 years later. In this slim but terrifically powerful book, Messner has written a kind of thriller, literally step by step. A unique privilege for the reader to experience both men's climbs at once. His conclusion that Mallory did not reach the summit and why, gives this book its totally unexpected punch.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 53 September 2009 ) |
