[aigel]

I enjoyed the book. I did not see the movie and have no plans to watch it. McCandless travels (there is a lot more to the book than the Alaska part) reminded me of some of my adventures as a teen. I hitchhiked and traveled a lot, much of it "bare bones" like he did. All of my outdoors friends enjoyed the book. I think you have to have that connection. If you are city dweller that never gets out, you will not enjoy this book.

McCandless was mentally ill and obviously could not cope with reality. I believe he went out to Alaska to die. One final trip - an adventure overdose - much like a drug addict with mental issues.

George