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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed the characters and the curve they go through
Walk Me Home is a solid character driven story about two young girls, sisters, whose mother has died, leaving them without a parent or guardian of any kind. Hoping to avoid going into "the system" they set out on foot to find Teddy, their Mom's previous boyfriend, who the elder sister, Carly, perceives as a stepfather. Hyde does a great job of withholding information about the backstory in such a way to keep up the reader's curiosity. How did the mother die? If Teddy is like a stepdad, why wasn't he around? Also Hyde does an impressive job with the main character, 16 year old Carly, who isn't entirely likable at first, but who actually changes and grows. The younger sister, Jen, is sympathetic and likable from the get-go which helps with reader empathy when Carly is being stupid, stubborn or annoying. Lastly, I was impressed by the plot structure, starting out with a survival story of two girls fending for themselves on the road, moving to a section with some backstory, then forward again to a new situation--the girls are caught stealing and agree to work off their debt, more backstory, more survival challenges, and then the final resolution to answer the big question: Will Teddy save them?
Very good. I look forward to reading more by this author.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-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
Very good story. Nice coming of age tale with a "pay it forward" theme. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, but also restores your faith in humanity. Highly recommend it!
Good Book. At first I thought the main character was soo flawed, but then realized that she is just young and inexperienced. She definitely matures in the book by learning about life the hard way. I enjoyed the book.
The summary of the book was interesting and it started out keeping my interest but I have to say this was not one of the most enjoyable books to read. I didn't like or have any sympathy for the older sister and that usually impacts my enjoyment of the book. I can't really put my finger on what I didn't like about the book overall but it was really just an okay read.
I received this book from NetGalley.com
I received this book from NetGalley.com
Overall, it's a good book, it's just a little too unrealistic in some parts. Not one of my favorites by CRH, but still a good read.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to read this book because the summary seemed interesting but when I began to read it the character Carly began to annoy me and the story itself didnt interest me. Im amazedactually that I managed to finish reading it.
This is one book that you either love it or hate it and I really didnt like it.
This is one book that you either love it or hate it and I really didnt like it.