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The Mountain Story by Lori Lansens

basicbsguide's review against another edition

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4.0

Somewhat slow at times but still kept my interest. A strong ending and closure with each character. I was actually quite shocked with Bridget's fate. She aggravated me with her behaviors but to be honest reminded me of myself. I often had to remind myself that Wolf was only 18. He was a true survivor of life. I would recommend this book.

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3.0

3.5 - Garret and I listened to this on audiobook over the course of 2 months. I feel like it would have been a more cohesive story if we had listened to it over a shorter period of time. Overall I enjoyed this story and was ready to give it a 4 star rating... until the conclusion which seemed like an unnecessary twist just for shock value. Biggest take away is always be prepared and tell someone where you are going !

snacklord's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-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

4.0

really great read!! caught myself staying up too late turning these pages.

aebru25's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow. WOW. I am exhausted from this journey. I loved this book so much.

wlphifer's review against another edition

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4.0

Aside from a few frustrating characters, really enjoyed the main character, Wolf. The plot was twisty and compelling.

bexbake's review against another edition

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4.0

This book reads like an autobiography and I never really questioned it because it always felt real. It went back in forth through the history of the narrator and the present circumstances flawlessly and didn't make me want to rush to find anything out.

myrrichard's review against another edition

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Slow paced and predictable

jessicaf1616's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful sad tense medium-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? No

4.5

jannie_mtl's review against another edition

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5.0

I love [a:Lori Lansens|26413|Lori Lansens|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1433358196p2/26413.jpg] and this latest title is no exception. Eighteen year old Wolf is fed up with his dysfunctional family when he goes for a walk in the mountain, and his life is profoundly changed when he meets a group of women who ask him for assistance. Lansens vividly describes the wilderness, wildlife, and weather in this tale of survival and sacrifice.

The audio version is beautifully and sensitively performed.

Highly recommended.

janellecurrie's review

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2.0

This probably would have been a 3.5-4 star had it not been for the last chapter. All in all it was a good read, but a few too many plot twists and at times felt like there was a lot happening at once. Lansens didn't really describe the various surroundings of the mountain in a way that I could envision it.
I loved the relationship between Wolf and Byrd, but again that ending left me feeling super unsatisfied.