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alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
When I started this book, I thought it was "eh." But there is a huge event that changes the book to make it more meaningful. While this book is not very deep, I enjoyed it so it gets 4 stars.
mrsbrharris's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of things I liked about this book. The ending wasn’t quite was I was hoping for, but I’m going to think about it some more and maybe my opinion will change. Definitely recommend it though.
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
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Two people have reason to be in awe of the Golden Gate Bridge. Each are led to go there to find answers for their futures.
There are two storylines in this book. Katie Connelly lives in San Francisco and is mourning the loss of her father. She is tasked to write a history of the bridge and through the task she is reconnecting with her father and learns a lot about the bridge and how it contributed to her father's death. Dave Riley lives in New York City and has always earned to drive a motorcycle across the bridge and after a tragedy befalls him and his family this dream becomes a reality.
Two people have reason to be in awe of the Golden Gate Bridge. Each are led to go there to find answers for their futures.
There are two storylines in this book. Katie Connelly lives in San Francisco and is mourning the loss of her father. She is tasked to write a history of the bridge and through the task she is reconnecting with her father and learns a lot about the bridge and how it contributed to her father's death. Dave Riley lives in New York City and has always earned to drive a motorcycle across the bridge and after a tragedy befalls him and his family this dream becomes a reality.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
This is the story of two individuals with ties to the Golden Gate bridge's construction via family members. It is told from two different viewpoints which was a smidge confusing to me at first, but it did not take long to get into the swing of the characters and their lives.
Kate intrigued me and I found her passion for research interesting. Of course, at one point it becomes an obsession for her when trying to find Patrick O'Riley after discovering his journal in her father's study.
Dave Riley seems to have it all until he loses everything. I can't imagine how he dealt with the tragedy that happens and the journey he begins to find himself.
Now you might think that this is a story where Kate and Dave will meet and begin a relationship but it isn't (ok so that is a little bit of a spoiler) but it isn't and is rather a journey for each into the past and looking towards the future. It is also about growth and branching out of their current lives and experience more of what life has to offer.
There is a lot of history about the Golden Gate Bridge in this book and I found it all to be very fascinating. I didn't know a lot about how it was built or even those that might have lost their lives in that pursuit. I am thankful to the author for sharing this information with us.
This book might make you think about your own life and the direction it is heading and if that is where you want it to go or if you need to make a change.
Kate intrigued me and I found her passion for research interesting. Of course, at one point it becomes an obsession for her when trying to find Patrick O'Riley after discovering his journal in her father's study.
Dave Riley seems to have it all until he loses everything. I can't imagine how he dealt with the tragedy that happens and the journey he begins to find himself.
Now you might think that this is a story where Kate and Dave will meet and begin a relationship but it isn't (ok so that is a little bit of a spoiler) but it isn't and is rather a journey for each into the past and looking towards the future. It is also about growth and branching out of their current lives and experience more of what life has to offer.
There is a lot of history about the Golden Gate Bridge in this book and I found it all to be very fascinating. I didn't know a lot about how it was built or even those that might have lost their lives in that pursuit. I am thankful to the author for sharing this information with us.
This book might make you think about your own life and the direction it is heading and if that is where you want it to go or if you need to make a change.
katiemayveil's review against another edition
4.0
Dave Rileys life suddenly goes down an unexpected path when his family is in a car accident.
Katie Connelly is struggling with loss and working through her grief.
The Golden Gate Bridge is the healing process they're searching for.
This story made me tear up and laugh. It's a heartfelt story of love and loss and self-discovery.
Katie Connelly is struggling with loss and working through her grief.
The Golden Gate Bridge is the healing process they're searching for.
This story made me tear up and laugh. It's a heartfelt story of love and loss and self-discovery.
lindasdarby's review against another edition
2.0
honestly I couldn't read past the first 1/3 of this book - so painful. I have too many books on my to-read list to waste time on books that make me want to stab my eyes out. Why Camron Wright? why?
ohlala_kaylala's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Child death, Violence, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Blood and Abandonment
k_lee_reads_it's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like the end. Basically it starts raining and everything falls apart for me. So yeah read it if you like happy endings with no closure for the reader.
sallyluvs2read's review against another edition
3.0
I would probably give this 3 1/2 stars. I have to admit, this Wayne my favorite book by this author, but still a good story. I learned a little bit about the Golden Bridge that I didn't know.
Katie is tasked to write a report about the bridge for its anniversary. While doing research, she finds a journal in her fathers things. Her father was a worker on the bridge and was also trained to talk jumpers off the bridge until one day he lost his life on the job. The journal is written by a Patrick O'Riley who worked on the bridge while it was being built. In this journal, Katie not only learns about Patrick and his sacrifices, but learns alot of life lessons and advice.
After a tragic accident, Dave Riley leaves his home and job, takes off on a Harley, and drives across the, country to the bridge. His grandfather said answers could be found at the bridge and that is what Dave is looking for.
I did like reading about Dave's story as well as Katie's, but I felt like there should have been more to Katie's. I did like reading how both characters found solace and peace at the bridge. But saddened to read how many people use that bridge to escape the turmoils of this life. I did find a little bit of providence for both characters, but just didn't feel like there was a lot of meat to either story. However, the story was engaging and easy to read.
Katie is tasked to write a report about the bridge for its anniversary. While doing research, she finds a journal in her fathers things. Her father was a worker on the bridge and was also trained to talk jumpers off the bridge until one day he lost his life on the job. The journal is written by a Patrick O'Riley who worked on the bridge while it was being built. In this journal, Katie not only learns about Patrick and his sacrifices, but learns alot of life lessons and advice.
After a tragic accident, Dave Riley leaves his home and job, takes off on a Harley, and drives across the, country to the bridge. His grandfather said answers could be found at the bridge and that is what Dave is looking for.
I did like reading about Dave's story as well as Katie's, but I felt like there should have been more to Katie's. I did like reading how both characters found solace and peace at the bridge. But saddened to read how many people use that bridge to escape the turmoils of this life. I did find a little bit of providence for both characters, but just didn't feel like there was a lot of meat to either story. However, the story was engaging and easy to read.