Book. Into the Wild

The book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer is a sort of interesting book. The author has created a sort of well-researched book with just a little fictional flourish to fill in the gaps.

The main problem I have is liking the main character. This kid repeatedly does not grow up, often attempts things full-board, with research and resources, yet still so many decisions seem made with such bravado and youthful ignorance as to rub me the wrong way.

Repeatedly, the young adult appears mature for his age and then appears far less mature for his age. It is as though he repeatedly attempts to assimilate and when he fails he moves on to a new adventure. A couple times, he successfully finds a group that appreciates, even if doesn't understand, him. This group he returns to a few times, yet always goes looking for something better.

I guess my main issue with the story of this young adult is that I feel he is in many situations "old enough to know better." Nothing is good enough to satisfy him intellectually, physically, nor emotionally.

I think the movie did a much better job of making the main character more likable, even if they were less honest to the real story. In this rare case, I recommend the movie over the book.