This will be his final climb of eight mountains over 8,000 metres within a year to establish a world record. Another facet of this is that the team she is with is not the only one hoping to climb the mountain which adds to the tension.

Breathless by Amy McCulloch - Penguin Books Australia Breathless by Amy McCulloch - Penguin Books Australia

He has told her that if she completes the climb, he will grant her an interview, and for Cecily, who is on the cusp of a bad breakup and who has spent her last dime to make the trip, the interview would be a career-making opportunity.A high-altitude thriller that will take your breath away—Cecily Wong is on her most dangerous climb yet, miles above sea level. she highlights gender discrimination in extreme sports communities, describes the culture and customs of the sherpa people, and provides a breathtakingly immersive experience of the book’s geography (including manaslu, samagaun, and birendra taal). Amy McCulloch creates a panoramic view of the feats of bravery and prowess involved in mountaineering. The MC is on a mountain, heaven forbid the woman doesn’t have a reliable internet connection sometimes.

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She's a mountain climber, new to the game, and best known for her blog about her biggest climbing failure. I just wish this had a bit more meat on the bones and a more satisfying payoff for the excellent build up. The fact that McCulloch has actually climbed Manaslu allows her to ground her zippy thriller in first-hand experience.She knows that interviewing Charles is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and consents to join his team.