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"A wonderful, gritty expedition book." Chris Bonington "Achingly talented. A Rare find." On The Edge "An excellent read, one of the best expedition books so far." Climber
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When poet Andrew Greig was asked by the near-legendary Scottish mountaineer Mal Duff to join his ascent of the Mustagh Tower in the Karakoram Himalayas, he had a poor head for heights and no climbing experience whatsoever. The result is this unique book. Short-listed for the Boardman-Tasker Prize and already something of a classic in adventure literature, Summit Fever has been loved by climbers and literary critics alike for its refreshing candour, wit and insight, and the haunting beauty of its writing. It is for every armchair adventurer who ever wondered what it would be like to climb in the Himalayas. Much more than a book about climbing, it celebrates the risk, joy and adventure of being alive.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a gem. A really good expedition book, and one of the best I've read in this genre, and goodness knows I've read enough of them. As the blurb says, Andrew Greig is a writer who climbs rather than a climber who writes. So he's not afraid to include honest accounts of relationships in the group; ups and downs. And his accounts of the climb are great, as well as his appreciation of local people and landscapes. A poet's book. Read his poems too!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A wonderfull account of all the different perspectives on climbing by different people. Beautifully written, witty and a story that takes you right there. One feels part of the whole expedition, just as if sitting by the radio. As a reader you feel that you know the climbers and get to care about all of them. A moving introduction by Joe Simpson also adds to the book. It made me all feel alive.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Thoroughly enjoyable book, even for a non climber. Greig brings his outsiders eye, and beautiful language to an account of the climbing of Mustagh Tower. Anyone who has ever looked at a peak and wanted to be there will enjoy this.
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Andrew Greig - gift for a brother
i have not read this book, however, i have read all of his fiction and highly recommend this author; one of the best. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tee-A
The Mountaineers poet laureate
For all Climbers and more importantly non-climbers, Greig's narrative is sublime. Evocative and compelling, a gritty insight into an expedition to the Karakorum, perfect... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by R. Medlicott-revell
AN ARMCHAIR CLIMBER'S DREAM COME TRUE...
Imagine yourself, armchair climber that you invariably are, being invited by a well respected mountaineer to join an expedition to the Karakoram Himalayas to write a book about the... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2002 by Lawyeraau
AN ARMCHAIR CLIMBER'S DREAM COME TRUE...
Imagine yourself, armchair climber that you invariably are, being invited by a well respected mountaineer to join an expedition to the Karakoram Himalayas to write a book about the... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2002 by Lawyeraau
Too much talking, not enough climbing
Very well written. The author really makes the people come alive when you read it. You really feel that you know them and they are not just characters from a book. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2001
Mystical diary of a writer-climber visiting THE kingdom
Wonderfully written account of a novice climber's visit to the Himalaya while still fresh enough to smell the adrenaline. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2000
gripping,well written,inspiring
Mr Greig has an excellent tale to tell about an armchair climber who is offered the chance to climb a himalayan peak. Read more
Published on 15 April 1999
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