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colleengeedrumm's review against another edition
4.0
Your cook is not very good, and I am honestly struggling through this meal. It is a shame that a baby (lamb/veal) had to die for this. You should apologize to its mother, several times.
No matter what they say, if you feel right and now you are right, pay off all knocks with a smile.
Come on, fellas! Let's ankle it outta here! We've got our fans to meet!
Good Lord, Lyle. Whose pants are you wearing now? Because they are clearly too big for you.
She felt that she had closed the door to a room she no longer wanted to be in.
Burns are unimaginable suffering.
She realized, after many years, that you cannot manufacture the courage of a lion and a heart full of tenderness. That sort of being is only born.
No matter what they say, if you feel right and now you are right, pay off all knocks with a smile.
Come on, fellas! Let's ankle it outta here! We've got our fans to meet!
Good Lord, Lyle. Whose pants are you wearing now? Because they are clearly too big for you.
She felt that she had closed the door to a room she no longer wanted to be in.
Burns are unimaginable suffering.
She realized, after many years, that you cannot manufacture the courage of a lion and a heart full of tenderness. That sort of being is only born.
jadziadax's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely blend of historical research, dialogue and action.
bookswritingandmore's review against another edition
4.0
Who will be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic? Will it be Mabel, a glamorous society girl with her head in the clouds, Elsie McKay daughter of the Earl or Ruth Elder "America's girl" and beauty pageant queen? This book starts off exciting and just gets more enthralling as the pages turn.
This story was so well researched and written that I couldn't help but be captivated by each woman's story. The author tells each story with such passion that you can't help but fall in love with all three of them. I will admit to having a favorite and hoping she was the one who ultimately got to fly across the Atlantic but all the characters of this story were charming, well thought out and added something to the plot.
So jump on board and take a chance on this fascinating taste of history!
This story was so well researched and written that I couldn't help but be captivated by each woman's story. The author tells each story with such passion that you can't help but fall in love with all three of them. I will admit to having a favorite and hoping she was the one who ultimately got to fly across the Atlantic but all the characters of this story were charming, well thought out and added something to the plot.
So jump on board and take a chance on this fascinating taste of history!
kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
An interesting cross between fiction and non fiction with most of the content of the story being true, but told in a fictional way - I enjoyed reading the ups and downs of the first women to try to cross the Atlantic by plane and all of the hoops they had to jump through just to potentially get the plane in the air.
The cast of characters was massive and with the common goal in mind it was hard at times to remember who was who and who they were working with. This was definitely a notepad kind of book and at times I was a little frustrated. In the first few chapters the ladies had their own chapters, but once they were all introduced their stories intermingled in each chapter, I am not sure I liked that. Only as an editing opinion, I would have liked shorter chapters with each of their stories more defined than having them weave in and out.
An interesting cross between fiction and non fiction with most of the content of the story being true, but told in a fictional way - I enjoyed reading the ups and downs of the first women to try to cross the Atlantic by plane and all of the hoops they had to jump through just to potentially get the plane in the air.
The cast of characters was massive and with the common goal in mind it was hard at times to remember who was who and who they were working with. This was definitely a notepad kind of book and at times I was a little frustrated. In the first few chapters the ladies had their own chapters, but once they were all introduced their stories intermingled in each chapter, I am not sure I liked that. Only as an editing opinion, I would have liked shorter chapters with each of their stories more defined than having them weave in and out.
karenleagermain's review against another edition
5.0
Thank You to Gallery Books for providing me with an advanced copy of Laurie Notaro's, Crossing the Horizon, in exchange for an honest review.
PLOT - Through research, including interviews with family members, Laurie Notaro, tells the true story of three fearless women, who in the 1920's attempted to become the first female to fly across the Atlantic. The women include :
Ruth Elder, an young Alabama native, who used her winnings as a beauty contestant to pay for flying lessons. Ruth's charm managed to capture the attention of investors, who paid for her plane, "American Girl" and backed her attempt to cross the Atlantic with her flight instructor.
Elsie Mackay, the daughter of a British Earl, who had to hide her flying scheme from her family and the press. She used her wealth to pay for a WW1 ace fighter pilot to teach her to fly and accompany her on the voyage. Like Ruth, Elsie had a true passion for aviation.
Mabel Boll, a rich and gregarious socialite with a dubious background. Although she had no interest in actually flying a plane, she hoped to garner fame for being a passenger.
LIKE- As readers of my blog and reviews already know, I'm a huge Laurie Notaro fan, but this is a departure from her usual non-fiction humor books. I'm so happy that she tried something new, Crossing the Horizon was absolutely enthralling. Driving my husband nuts, I basically refused to put the book down until I had finished it. I just had to know what was going to happen, this is a page-turner.
I had not heard of Elder, Mackay, or Bolls previous to reading Crossing the Horizon, and truly, I didn't know much about early aviation. This lack of knowledge, kept the story suspenseful and me, glued to my seat. There were moments where I was holding my breath reading, the excitement too much to take. It's an intense story. I loved reading about aviation fever, and the way the press and public were clamoring for stories about these early pioneers.
What works best is the strong personalities of the three main characters. Elder and Mackay are adventurers, with passion and charisma. I wanted to see either of them succeed. I liked the contrast in their backgrounds, Elder from a poor small town in America, and Mackay from an immense wealthy British family. Bolls, while not necessarily likable, is highly entertaining. She's a large than life personality, the kind of person you wouldn't want to have as a dinner guest ( she'd drink all of your best champagne and smash the crystal!), but who you'd want to hear the latest gossip. All three of these women are vibrant, with fascinating stories.
DISLIKE- Not a single thing. I enjoyed the ride start to finish. If anything, I was left wanting more. I'd love to see Crossing the Horizon turned into a documentary or film.
RECOMMEND- Yes!!! Crossing the Horizon is one of the best books of 2016. It will make you long to learn more about the early years of aviation. Notaro is a masterful storyteller. This book will grab you!
Like my review? Check out my blog!
PLOT - Through research, including interviews with family members, Laurie Notaro, tells the true story of three fearless women, who in the 1920's attempted to become the first female to fly across the Atlantic. The women include :
Ruth Elder, an young Alabama native, who used her winnings as a beauty contestant to pay for flying lessons. Ruth's charm managed to capture the attention of investors, who paid for her plane, "American Girl" and backed her attempt to cross the Atlantic with her flight instructor.
Elsie Mackay, the daughter of a British Earl, who had to hide her flying scheme from her family and the press. She used her wealth to pay for a WW1 ace fighter pilot to teach her to fly and accompany her on the voyage. Like Ruth, Elsie had a true passion for aviation.
Mabel Boll, a rich and gregarious socialite with a dubious background. Although she had no interest in actually flying a plane, she hoped to garner fame for being a passenger.
LIKE- As readers of my blog and reviews already know, I'm a huge Laurie Notaro fan, but this is a departure from her usual non-fiction humor books. I'm so happy that she tried something new, Crossing the Horizon was absolutely enthralling. Driving my husband nuts, I basically refused to put the book down until I had finished it. I just had to know what was going to happen, this is a page-turner.
I had not heard of Elder, Mackay, or Bolls previous to reading Crossing the Horizon, and truly, I didn't know much about early aviation. This lack of knowledge, kept the story suspenseful and me, glued to my seat. There were moments where I was holding my breath reading, the excitement too much to take. It's an intense story. I loved reading about aviation fever, and the way the press and public were clamoring for stories about these early pioneers.
What works best is the strong personalities of the three main characters. Elder and Mackay are adventurers, with passion and charisma. I wanted to see either of them succeed. I liked the contrast in their backgrounds, Elder from a poor small town in America, and Mackay from an immense wealthy British family. Bolls, while not necessarily likable, is highly entertaining. She's a large than life personality, the kind of person you wouldn't want to have as a dinner guest ( she'd drink all of your best champagne and smash the crystal!), but who you'd want to hear the latest gossip. All three of these women are vibrant, with fascinating stories.
DISLIKE- Not a single thing. I enjoyed the ride start to finish. If anything, I was left wanting more. I'd love to see Crossing the Horizon turned into a documentary or film.
RECOMMEND- Yes!!! Crossing the Horizon is one of the best books of 2016. It will make you long to learn more about the early years of aviation. Notaro is a masterful storyteller. This book will grab you!
Like my review? Check out my blog!
amymo73's review against another edition
3.0
Found this book at the library when I was returning another one. I'm familiar with Laurie Notaro from her books of essays (The Idiot Girls Guides are fantastic) so I thought I'd give this historical novel a whirl. The story follows three women who want to be the first of their sex to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Two of them, Elsie Mackey and Ruth Elder, were actual pilots. Mabel Boll was a socialite who wanted to be the first as a passenger. (Funny how this wasn't a distinction back in the 1920s.) At times the story seemed to drag, but it has to be incredibly difficult to write a novel that's as close to factual as possible while creating dialogue and scenes. But it did give an interesting look at the race (craze really) to be the first woman to make the flight and as me curious to read more about Amelia Earhart.
runsforcoffee's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story, but the characters drove me bonkers.
mbergman's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
deliah27's review against another edition
4.0
I wish Goodreads allowed 1/2 stars. I would give 4.5 stars. I had a little problem with the first quarter of the book but not because of the writing but because it usually takes a awhile to keep characters straight at first when there are multiple main characters. Once I had everyone set in my mind, I really enjoyed the book. I found myself googling the Ladies and men to see more pictures. The flight of Ruth and George was intense. It was fun to read a Laurie Notaro book that was so different from everything I've read of hers (although I still read her humor sprinkled throughout) .