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Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of A Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator by Homer Hickam
kareclem's review against another edition
1.0
I carried this book back to the library before finishing it. It was too hokey.
annadseal's review against another edition
5.0
I loved, loved, loved everything about this novel. It reminded me of stories my grandparents told, or stories that I've heard they used to tell but am too young to actually remember hearing. I loved that parts of it were totally and completely too big to believe, but that I wanted to believe them anyway because they were wonderful. I'll be talking about this one for a while - my heart is full!
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this family saga about Elsie and Homer Hickam (sr.) is a touching adventure. Albert is Elsie's alligator and he's getting too big to keep so they go on an epic road trip from Coalwood, Virginia to Orlando, Florida to carry Albert home. I found it fun and endearing. The couple turns into an unlikely entourage/menagerie that runs into famous writers and survives unlikely circumstances. All in the name of love.
_joy_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
eleganthedgehogs's review against another edition
funny
Sarah mentioned in summer & Sue remembered and chose. Gentle funny book.
forenzer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
momster13's review against another edition
4.0
What a whimsical and strange little book about a journey that is reminiscent of Walter Mitty's fantasies. Such a good rainy day, snow day, light read.
cher_n_books's review against another edition
3.0
At times, was touching and whimsical and the characters are memorable. Other times, a little too cheesy and repetitive.
eeclayton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is supposed to be a true story of a road trip. It's also marketed (at least where I live) as a prequel to Rocket Boys/ October Sky. It didn't take long for me to realize, however, that neither of the above is true.
First, it has nothing to do with Rocket Boys apart from the fact that the two main characters happen to be the author's parents. Second, the author did not only record the tall tales his parents had told him, but most probably chose to add his own embellishments as well. At some points the exaggeration, the extraordinary situations and the cartoonish characters may have felt a bit tiring, but the emotion in the final chapters made up for it.
A nice, light-hearted read for summer.
First, it has nothing to do with Rocket Boys apart from the fact that the two main characters happen to be the author's parents. Second, the author did not only record the tall tales his parents had told him, but most probably chose to add his own embellishments as well. At some points the exaggeration, the extraordinary situations and the cartoonish characters may have felt a bit tiring, but the emotion in the final chapters made up for it.
A nice, light-hearted read for summer.