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rhonda55's review against another edition
4.0
Easy to read quickly. There were a couple twists at the end that I wasn't expecting.
pretty1npinkk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Suicide attempt
lesbianelvira's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use
Minor: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
read this in two days. i can’t speak fully of course, but i feel like this was a wonderful depiction of boyhood, namely the way it goes in poverty and under the “care” of deadbeat fathers. i was so taken by the contrast of pain and scarcity wolf experienced (save for the love of his best friend), to how fully he intended to take care of the devines. how fiercely loving they all were.segza's review against another edition
5.0
2019 is the year I finish books on my “on-hold” shelf.
I started this over a year ago and have kept re-borrowing it from the lib while it sat unread throughout the intervening period. I think I knew how much it would stay with me and wrench my guts so was waiting for the right time to fully dive in. That time is the magical first week of January when I’m off work and I have no plans other than read read read.
This story of overcoming loss of loved ones while developing new bonds and seeing broken bonds being mended, all while 4 hikers try to survive being lost on a treacherous mountain for five days without any supplies is a page turner and emotional roller coaster. It deftly written and as a result will stay with me for a long time (and give me nightmares as I train to hike Kilimanjaro later this year!!!)
I started this over a year ago and have kept re-borrowing it from the lib while it sat unread throughout the intervening period. I think I knew how much it would stay with me and wrench my guts so was waiting for the right time to fully dive in. That time is the magical first week of January when I’m off work and I have no plans other than read read read.
This story of overcoming loss of loved ones while developing new bonds and seeing broken bonds being mended, all while 4 hikers try to survive being lost on a treacherous mountain for five days without any supplies is a page turner and emotional roller coaster. It deftly written and as a result will stay with me for a long time (and give me nightmares as I train to hike Kilimanjaro later this year!!!)
nancidrum's review against another edition
4.0
Well written adventure novel. Equally appealing for men and women. Especially interesting if you've ever taken the tram up the mountain in Palm Springs, CA and hiked the mountain, which we did in 2007. She keeps you guessing through the whole novel and does a great job telling the story through the eyes of a young man.
randyrasa's review
3.0
Enjoyed it. I thought it started slowly, and the main characters were more annoying than likeable for a good part of the book, but eventually the plot picked up and the characters became more human. The ending was excellent.
kirstwantstoread's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75