Rate this book

Finding Everett Ruess: The Life And Unsolved Disappearance Of A Legendary Wilderness Explorer (2011)

by David Roberts(Favorite Author)
3.57 of 5 Votes: 4
ISBN
030759176X (ISBN13: 9780307591760)
languge
English
publisher
Broadway Books
review 1: Fairly interesting book about a fairly uninteresting person. The author spent a lot of time extolling Ruess' virtures, but a) I wasn't sold, and b) it doesn't help the story. It's a great mystery, but this kid makes Chris McCandless look like Ernest Shackleton. Hard to rate on the stars scale, because I obviously just wanted to punch the guy who disappeared. Good enough to read to the end, though, and ultimately worth it.
review 2: Everett Ruess was a bit of a vagabond. He was happiest when he was out in the wilds of the southwestern United States, by himself. He wrote about his experiences and how they were changing him. He also wrote to his parents to ask for money--often. Until he didn't. In November of 1934 Ruess disappeared, leaving behind a campsite, rea
... morems of writing, and an enduring mystery. He was just 20 years old. Roberts gives a thorough biography of Ruess up to his disappearance. He also goes into detail about the efforts to discover what truly became of him. Actually, the detective work done in an effort to solve the mystery was the most interesting part for me. less
Reviews (see all)
1234
I normally like books like this one, but was turned off by Everett's narcissistic and whiny ways.
happyface
slow in the middle but great ending.
Betsy
Where he heck is he?!
Write review
Review will shown on site after approval.
(Review will shown on site after approval)