Icarus Syndrome

by John Long

Taking risks and exploring the unknown are as vital to human beings as our need for air, for growth, for affi?rmation that we exist for something. These 19 stories reach deep into humanity’s compulsion for the rush of new experiences. But gently, because it’s not only records we might shatter. When does adventure turn to recklessness? What happens when we toe the edge above the void and face the big silence, where we might see God -- and die without warning? The Icarus Syndrome seeks to capture our push for more and hold it to the light, lofty and free, for as long as we dare tempt the downward slip. Both are possible; only one is assured.

286 pages, Hardcover

Published May 18, 2021

About the author

It is possible that this entry combines multiple personae.

Reviews

[Kang-Chun Cheng]

the last couple ones were my favourite, and some great ones dispersed in between. some others, I had a hard time remaining captivated by. sensitive, impressive attention to memory and detail.

[Alec Manougian]

Collection of Long's brushes with pushing life to it's edges. Some of them are jaw dropping while others are more mellow. Am overall good read and exploration into the author's development as a human, but sometimes fails to captivate the reader.

[Tim Chapman]

I did really enjoy this book but despite listening to John on many podcasts I missed the bit about this book including stories from his previous book. Still worth a read but only about 50% new.

[Maya Gans]

I really loved all the short stories but I found the ordering of the stories could have been more engaging/cohesive

[Jason]

Interesting, only a couple on climbing, but still. Interesting