Five Stars
A tale of rivalry, fear, courage and love, of doing the
right thing, set against the backdrop of the Eiger and culminating on the terrifying wall of the North Face.
The climbing sequences are atmospheric and absorbing, often
frightening but always plausible. While
technicalities are subtly explained for the non climber, the elegant language
perfectly gives the reader a sense of the Victorian period.
All of
the central characters are beautifully drawn; a cast of real, passionate yet flawed
individuals. But for me the presence of
two strong female protagonists in such a masculine environment makes this a
five star read.
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