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whatiswhatwas's review
3.0
This book grew on me. Ireland annoyed the heck out of me. Australia was okay, but boring. South America elevated this to 3 stars from 2.
Overall I enjoyed the story, could relate to it, got emotionally involved, etc... but the first-person present narrative was like nails on a chalkboard. Every time I started to relax into the story, a particularly awkward present-tense sentence would throw me.
Overall I enjoyed the story, could relate to it, got emotionally involved, etc... but the first-person present narrative was like nails on a chalkboard. Every time I started to relax into the story, a particularly awkward present-tense sentence would throw me.
nicollettereads's review
4.0
I enjoyed her unique perspective of the importance of being primarily a traveller instead of a tourist.
sophieroseobooks's review
2.0
I sadly couldn’t my get into this book I dipped in and out of it for months finally finishing it a couple of weeks ago. Overall a fairly fun travel adventure but nothing really new
mollyisfullybooked's review
4.0
I see a lot of myself in Rachel. I don't know if I'm brave enough to leave everything behind and go by myself for so long, but it's always been a dream of mine. Loved this book. Excellent storyteller and amazing journey. I can't wait to have my own someday.
adirondackjohnson's review
2.0
Lost
No good girl. No one gets lost. Not a travel book. Lots of navel gazing. Little context. Way too shallow.
No good girl. No one gets lost. Not a travel book. Lots of navel gazing. Little context. Way too shallow.
theoglibrarianmom's review
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. It's a cute read, nothing awful but nothing necessarily spectacular. In the beginning her naïveté was a bit annoying although she does grow through her travels. Oh and the chapter introductions where she refers to herself as "our heroine" were super annoying and accompanied each chapter. She wasn't MY heroine in any sense of the word and to call yourself a heroine produces multiple eye rolls from me.
In the book, as a backpacker, she talks a lot about at hostels how they have a book exchange since when traveling it's hard to bring multiple books. It just so happens that I brought the book on my travels to Costa Rica and the place I'm staying also has a book exchange. So it seems fitting to leave it here in Costa Rica for another traveler to read.
In the book, as a backpacker, she talks a lot about at hostels how they have a book exchange since when traveling it's hard to bring multiple books. It just so happens that I brought the book on my travels to Costa Rica and the place I'm staying also has a book exchange. So it seems fitting to leave it here in Costa Rica for another traveler to read.
aliciagrasby's review
4.0
Very enjoyable read, perhaps because I can relate to much of it. Not being quite sure what you want to do with life, doing things because your supposed to, wanting to travel but not quite sure why. This took me back to my early twenties and travelling for the first time where you make mistakes and aren't sure of what to do - figuring out what you enjoy and don't.
The book is also very well written and easy to pick up.
The book is also very well written and easy to pick up.
sophierenee's review
5.0
Ahh this book is up there as one if my favs for the year! The writing was soo good and I always love reading about peoples travels.
cedennehy's review
3.0
This book was charming and full of feel-good adventure. I loved the authors lighthearted take on not knowing what path to take. My nostalgia for Peru and the excitement for upcoming adventures in Ireland and Australia were quenched by her tales.
amandacardenas's review
5.0
I feel like I'm reading the story of my life...almost. Torture!! But so, so, so much love! I want to buy a plane ticket right this minute.