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hedymarie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
rosemwood's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story about a family, grief, understanding, forgiving, and not getting what you want but maybe what you want is not what you need. Greta discovers herself on a cruise with her father and the struggles of their relationship. She finds romance but most important she discovers the most important thing about herself.
fullybooked_kel's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
dinosara's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mrsalltopafi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
sabrimata's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jenamber00's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am not sure if I can even express just how much I LOVE this book. I went into it blind, I wasn't even sure of the genre. I think it's contemporary fiction with a subplot of romance (Off page scenes).
The writing was intriguing and fast pace. It IS written in third person however it's done so well it's sort of an afterthought of "Oh yeah, it was third person.".
The story follows Greta James and her journey into the great alone: A week long Alaskan cruise with her father who she hasn't talk to in months since her Mom passed away. While on the cruise she meets a man that she has chemistry with and they talk through both of their issues in their own lives.
I really related with the main character and her dad reminded me of someone in my own family I've had issues with so I got a LOT out of this book. I felt all the emotions and it's the first book of the year to make me cry.
I couldn't think of a single bad thing about this book so it had to be a 5 Star for me. If you like books like Wild or Where'd You Go, Bernadette? I think you will really enjoy this book!
P.S. I read 90% of it on the 1st and the last 10% after 12am because I couldn't quit reading. lol So I basically read this book all in one day.
The writing was intriguing and fast pace. It IS written in third person however it's done so well it's sort of an afterthought of "Oh yeah, it was third person.".
The story follows Greta James and her journey into the great alone: A week long Alaskan cruise with her father who she hasn't talk to in months since her Mom passed away. While on the cruise she meets a man that she has chemistry with and they talk through both of their issues in their own lives.
I really related with the main character and her dad reminded me of someone in my own family I've had issues with so I got a LOT out of this book. I felt all the emotions and it's the first book of the year to make me cry.
I couldn't think of a single bad thing about this book so it had to be a 5 Star for me. If you like books like Wild or Where'd You Go, Bernadette? I think you will really enjoy this book!
P.S. I read 90% of it on the 1st and the last 10% after 12am because I couldn't quit reading. lol So I basically read this book all in one day.
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
While this book made grief readable and relatable, I felt it missed the mark otherwise. The only character we really got to know and understand was Great. One woman show? Doesn't always work. I felt no engagement with Great either, I didn't hate her, but I didn't love her. The idea of a daughter accompanying a father on a trip after his wife dies has so much potential. A great place to dive in to the ups and downs of the relationship, but it only scratched the surface. It was readable, but can't say I will highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
tasha5492's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5