Good discussion of The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen, one of the most beautiful books I have ever read, despite the fact that I was never able to connect with him as a person. Strange, because in films such as the below he comes across as warm and likeable. In one of Matthiessen's final interviews with the NY Times he talked of trying to 'simplify himself'. Perhaps he never managed it; I think human beings are irreducibly complex. But he succeeded in his writing which has a beauty and economy that I found breathtaking. A mixed reaction from the group, though, making The Snow Leopard a great book club discussion book. Our reviews and scores over on the main site.