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lindsaystenico8821's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anorboge's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
evamm23's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
caffeineandcocktails's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
hey_marika's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
kelliepalmer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
debra425's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
heather_boo's review against another edition
3.0
Greta James is a self-absorbed musician with a large cult following. Her brother convinces her to accompany their father on an Alaskan cruise in place of her recently deceased mother.
Greta manifests the stereotype of the grunge guitar playing edgy “girl” (though she is in her thirties) all the way down to her Vans. She’s not a particularly likable main character, even describing herself as a mess and “in a weird moment.” My rating would’ve been higher if she would have experienced more growth.
The cruise is an interesting backdrop which reveals the fractious relationship between Greta and her father. It also places Greta in the path of a new romantic interest which is a flat relationship quickly becoming possessive and oddly toxic.
Redeeming features are in the final chapters so keep reading. This is a quick read and contains spots of good writing that enhance depth.
Greta manifests the stereotype of the grunge guitar playing edgy “girl” (though she is in her thirties) all the way down to her Vans. She’s not a particularly likable main character, even describing herself as a mess and “in a weird moment.” My rating would’ve been higher if she would have experienced more growth.
The cruise is an interesting backdrop which reveals the fractious relationship between Greta and her father. It also places Greta in the path of a new romantic interest which is a flat relationship quickly becoming possessive and oddly toxic.
Redeeming features are in the final chapters so keep reading. This is a quick read and contains spots of good writing that enhance depth.
alexismeyer's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful story of love, loss, and Alaska. Didn't realize it until the end, but I was obsessed with Smith's YA books as a pre-teen, so it makes sense that her first adult fiction novel did it for me as an adult. 5 stars.