pickThis history was methodically researched and thoughtfully constructed. However, it could‘ve really used an editor. It was very slow going, but it picked up considerably after the 300 page mark, when the story actually finally reached Everest, and it‘s impossible to put down towards the end. A worthwhile vacation read, but not for the distracted mind. I‘ve found myself thinking about this book a lot since finishing it.
pickGifted my fave biographical novel to my son-in-law. My daughter does chemo every 2 weeks and he has never missed an appointment in 4 years 🙏 he loves to read and I am grateful for him. This exciting Mt Everest adventure is the perfect winter read!
The story of Mallory's three Ill-fated Everest expeditions of the 1920's. I think they would have needed #50WordsForSnow. #WinterWonderland
pickThis book offers a great study of post-WWI England. From disillusionment of life in the trenches mixed with imperial idealism to a portrait of the racism & arrogance of the British Raj, the book slowly points to the Everest quest as a generation‘s hope for redemption. There‘s too much detail, but that‘s okay. I had my own welcome disillusionment after the gloss & appeal of that era as seen in shows like Downton Abbey. It‘s a fascinating read.
Into The Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest | 
