John Masters who was born in Calcutta, India, in 1914, he was educated in England and returne to India in 1934 to serve with the Prince of Wales Gurkha Riffles; late he fought in Burma and Manddalay, retiring from the army in 1948 and distinquished by both the DSO and the OBE. He wote both novels and stories about his time & experiences in India, even though he chose to live in New Mexico. he has a long list of credits, including his highly acclaimed trilogy of The Great War. The daily Telegrap states Master's work are, "Brilliant... packed with pace and detail... a splendid storyteller and a master at describing battles & campaigns" as one might expect!
A fan of John Masters since I discovered his autobiographic trilogy of his service as an officer in the British Indian Army and his experiences in World War II, I have also enjoyed his novels. This novel is part of his fictional history of the Savage family. I found the others more enjoyable than this one, but that may be because I am not a fan of mountaineering.
Peter Savage, the 'hero' of this novel, is a man possessed with facing challenges and emerging on top, no matter how many lives he may destroy in his quest. How he eventually comes to the realization that there is more to life than 'being the best,' is a long process which those who love him, and even those who hate him, contribute to.
Peter Savage, the 'hero' of this novel, is a man possessed with facing challenges and emerging on top, no matter how many lives he may destroy in his quest. How he eventually comes to the realization that there is more to life than 'being the best,' is a long process which those who love him, and even those who hate him, contribute to.
