Solo Faces

Solo Faces by James Salter
Perhaps the black sheep in my reading list, Solo Faces tells the story of Rand, a twenty-something mountain climber who’s constantly torn between the “earthbound tugs” of love and everyday life and the intoxicating thrill of climbing. Like Rand himself, Salter’s writing is quiet and focused (like that of Camus or Hemmingway), yet somehow thrilling. While I loved Solo Faces, this is definitely a man’s book, and an especially great read for those well versed in rock climbing.