The Novel Tea

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer: conceit and control


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In this episode, Neha and Shruti discuss Jon Krakauer's famous account of the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster, Into Thin Air. They discuss his chosen narration style, clarify what actually happened on that mountain, and talk about the role of a writer in controlling their story.


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The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Call of the Wild by Jack London


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