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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
1.5/5
I feel like nothing happened in this book
I feel like nothing happened in this book
calodar's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dch7's review against another edition
5.0
Leif’s life is upended when a deadly plague claims the life of everyone he knows. Alone with only his canoe and his wits this young teenager must survive the waters of the North Atlantic and learn about himself along the way. Northwind is famed adventure and wilderness author Gary Paulsen’s final book, published just months after his death. This novel, written in a stream of conscious style, chronicles the experiences of a young Viking boy left alone to survive. His encounters with nature are sometimes inspiring, and other times terrifying. But all of them lead him to a better understanding of his own life and the world he lives in. Paulsen’s final work is a great pick for teens who crave adventure, embrace the wilderness, or seek to better understand who they are.
meganmcc1234's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hdcamp's review against another edition
3.0
There were some really nice ideas in here - bonding with whales, realizing how small an individual person is in the grand scheme of things, being a part of the natural world (and the dangers of that sometimes)...
But mostly I'm sleepy. And the ending didn't wow me the way I was hoping. I kept thinking what was going to happen if he kept going north - I can absolutely seeing your adventurous type kids enjoying this, and they should read the author's note too because that's very cool. I think [b:My Side of the Mountain|41667|My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1)|Jean Craighead George|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388204221l/41667._SX50_.jpg|2682098] would probably still win in a fight.
How wonderful that Paulsen was able to complete this book before his death. It's clear from the author's note that this book was incredibly personal to him. RIP sir.
But mostly I'm sleepy. And the ending didn't wow me the way I was hoping. I kept thinking what was going to happen if he kept going north -
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and then he just stopped, and that was that.How wonderful that Paulsen was able to complete this book before his death. It's clear from the author's note that this book was incredibly personal to him. RIP sir.
erinwiggle's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written narrative of a boy’s journey from ship rat to survivalist with a surprisingly pleasant open ending.
shinesalot's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of Hatchet and similar survival stories will enjoy this one that takes place far far north.
Everything you expect from nature writer Gary Paulsen is there and you will feel like you are paddling along with the whales as you read.
Everything you expect from nature writer Gary Paulsen is there and you will feel like you are paddling along with the whales as you read.
barbarianlibarian's review against another edition
2.0
I was hoping for adventure, but this was more of a meditative writing exercise
samofthepnw's review against another edition
5.0
GP’s last book. Sadly he passed away in 2021. He was my favorite author as a child.
This book is similar to Hatchet expect that it’s maybe the 1700s? And instead of taking place on land it takes place at sea.
The author’s note at the end really moved me.
This book is similar to Hatchet expect that it’s maybe the 1700s? And instead of taking place on land it takes place at sea.
The author’s note at the end really moved me.