It was way too boring and had barely any conflict. It was not a good book. The ending was slow paced. This barely opened my eyes and also wasn't very emotional, not realistic. I like the idea of a kid trying to climb mount everest, but it's just a bad book - period. However, I liked the dangerous things that Mark did on his way, and things that happened to him that nearly killed him. The beginning half was so good, as Mark has ti try to survive, as he stays true to himself and believes in himself - the book is so good at the beginning but I couldn't help but snore through reading the latter end and it had barely suspense.