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easage81's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
mdpbernal's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
lopanch's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
cinlat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I really enjoyed the first third of this book and then it kind of lost my attention after that. The writing was funny and witty. It’s definitely an inspiring book and goes to show it’s never too late to travel/start fresh.
marina_ofthesea's review against another edition
5.0
I saw the movie first. I liked the movie ok, but wasn't sure I'd love the book. I got it at a yard sale for 10 cents, so figured why not. I ended up LOVING this book. The history, the philosophy, the descriptions of the places she visited... this book was great. Bestseller for a reason!
sophieliza29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
lifenomad2's review against another edition
3.0
Did not finish...
For me, there are too many details in which I got lost, and too much religious talk. I did love the edition of the book though (white pages and very flexible)
For me, there are too many details in which I got lost, and too much religious talk. I did love the edition of the book though (white pages and very flexible)
jennjennsan's review against another edition
4.0
It was a struggle to get into this book honestly. I wasn't going to give it much a chance after trying to get through the beginning but ended up enjoying it honestly after all. Fairly easy read and good spiritual anecdotes.
danijoy's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 2.5 stars
I have conflicting feelings about this book. The book is divided into 3 different parts. I really enjoyed the first two parts, but the third lagged quite a bit and I found myself struggling to finish it. Elizabeth Gilbert is an adequate writer, and I like how vulnerable she is in this book. She definitely tries to be a positive influence in the lives of others. However, at times she lacked self-awareness and failed to glean deeper insights from her interactions with the people she met on her journey, and that is one of my biggest critiques regarding this book. I also found myself irritated at the way she would cut off stories with an eloquent phrase or deep philosophical quote without expressing to the reader what she took away from that interaction or lesson. I felt like she prioritized ending the short stories in a clever, quippy way instead of the way that would influence the reader the most. I have other thoughts but I hate to judge Gilbert for sharing her personal narrative. Overall, I’m still glad Gilbert shared her journey with her audience.
I have conflicting feelings about this book. The book is divided into 3 different parts. I really enjoyed the first two parts, but the third lagged quite a bit and I found myself struggling to finish it. Elizabeth Gilbert is an adequate writer, and I like how vulnerable she is in this book. She definitely tries to be a positive influence in the lives of others. However, at times she lacked self-awareness and failed to glean deeper insights from her interactions with the people she met on her journey, and that is one of my biggest critiques regarding this book. I also found myself irritated at the way she would cut off stories with an eloquent phrase or deep philosophical quote without expressing to the reader what she took away from that interaction or lesson. I felt like she prioritized ending the short stories in a clever, quippy way instead of the way that would influence the reader the most. I have other thoughts but I hate to judge Gilbert for sharing her personal narrative. Overall, I’m still glad Gilbert shared her journey with her audience.