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Up the Down Volcano
A work of Non-fiction by Sloane Crosley
Subgenres:
- Humor Essays,
- Travel Writing,
- Adventure Memoir
This book is for you if you're into...
- Travel misadventures with a sharp, self-deprecating sense of humor
- Culture clash stories where language barriers lead to hilarious moments
- Adventure essays featuring altitude sickness and questionable packing choices
In her first full-length essay since her second book, How Did You Get This Number, New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley attempts to overcome the biggest hurdle of her life. Literally.
Crosley’s “Up the Down Volcano" delivers a hilariously honest account of her trip to South America to climb one of the highest volcanoes in the world. Armed with a prescription for malaria pills, a fleece vest, and a few feminine hygiene products, Crosley’s attempt to channel her inner Jon Krakauer doesn't go exactly as planned.
As she experiences the effects of altitude sickness on her way up the volcano, her guide tells her to simply be “tranquillo.” Crosley expertly describes the misunderstandings that arise through interacting with another culture in another language, turning the classic adventure story on its funny bone. The results are, of course, touching and amusingly disastrous.
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