i dont like reading about them either!

I think they're interesting

really? i think theyre hard to keep track of and concentrate on

I think author was just trying to connect Alex to other people, to show he wasn't alone

i kinda agree with lizz...you're right,jenna, there is a connection, but it does sort of meander

krakauer is kind of trying to "crack the code" so to speak...chris was really a mystery..an ENIGMA..hehe