Sacred Summits: Kangchenjunga, the Carstensz Pyramid, and Gauri Sankar

Sacred Summits: Kangchenjunga, the Carstensz Pyramid, and Gauri Sankar Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.5 by 202 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Excellent written account
  • Soul-searching and respect for local cultures
  • Interesting and conversational writing style
  • Descriptive language and rich use of English
  • Takes you on each expedition
  • Illuminates shifting inter-personal relationships
  • Thought-provoking and broad appeal
  • Beautifully written and gripping tale

Cons from Reviews

  • Not crazy about the writing style
  • British colloquialisms and clumsy phrasing
  • Had to re-read sections
  • Nothing new if you've read similar books
  • Typos and poorly reproduced photos
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