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Into the Wild Audiobook by Jon Krakauer— narrated by Philip Franklin
Into the Wild is Jon Krakauer's reconstruction of Chris McCandless, a college graduate from a well-off family who gave away his savings, took the name Alexander Supertramp and walked alone into the Alaskan wilderness, where he died. It is an investigation, a character study and a sad, argumentative piece of nonfiction.
Why the audiobook wins
Philip Franklin reads Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer's account of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, burned his cash and walked into Alaska. The ending is told up front, so the book works like a mystery about why, and a steady, clear narrator suits that kind of reporting.
At about seven hours, it is a good length for a long drive. Krakauer builds the story from interviews, postcards and journals, and he weaves in his own youthful climb, so the book argues with itself. It is a strong pick if you like a writer who questions his own subject.
One Audible credit covers the whole book.
Audiobook questions
- Who narrates the Into the Wild audiobook?
- Philip Franklin narrates the audiobook edition of Into the Wild.
- How long is the Into the Wild audiobook?
- The audiobook runs 7 hr 5 min.
- Is the Into the Wild audiobook worth listening to?
- We scored Into the Wild 4.4 out of 5. Philip Franklin reads Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer's account of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, burned his cash and walked into Alaska. The ending is told up front, so the book works like a mystery about why, and a steady, clear narrator suits that kind of reporting.
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- Eligible new Audible members can use a free-trial credit to listen in the Audible app. Eligibility and current offer terms are set by Audible.Listen free with Audible
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