The Snow Leopard
The Snow Leopard
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1978
Book Brief
368
Book • Nonfiction
Himalayas • 1970s
1978
Adult
18+ years
1330L
Super Short Summary
The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen follows the author’s physical and spiritual journey through the Himalayan mountains in Nepal, joined by applied biologist George Schaller, as they search for the elusive snow leopard and explore themes of spiritual growth, moral development, and beauty through Matthiessen's travel journals. The narrative interweaves natural history, religious reflections, and memoir.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Inspirational
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Peter Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard is widely praised for its poetic prose and deep philosophical insights. Readers commend its vivid descriptions and spiritual journey, though some find the narrative pace slow and introspective to a fault. Overall, it’s celebrated for its profound reflection on nature and self-discovery.
Who Should Read The Snow Leopard?
Readers who relish introspective travel narratives, mystical landscapes, and personal epiphanies will be captivated by Peter Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard. Fans of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild or Cheryl Strayed's Wild will appreciate its blend of adventure and profound spiritual quest.
20,632 ratings
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368
Book • Nonfiction
Himalayas • 1970s
1978
Adult
18+ years
1330L
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