Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering by Maurice Isserman and Stewart Weaver Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.7 by 78 people
Pros from Reviews
- Well-written
- Engaging
- Informative
- Comprehensive
- Monumental
- Delightful writing style
- Multifaceted narrative
- Good balance between detail and overview
Cons from Reviews
- Lack of maps
- Anglo-centric bias
- Unfair and judgmental portrayal of climbers
- Limited coverage of smaller peaks
- Limited coverage of climbs from 1970s onwards
- Primarily tailored for British and American readers
- Use of feet and miles for measurements
- No comment on recent mass marketing of Everest climb