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ihavetoomanybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.0
givnuapeacesign's review against another edition
4.0
This is an Audible original focused on a young girl finding her inner strength when she intercepts a short wave message sent by distressed Amelia Earhart. Short and well narrated, the storyline shows the power a teacher's words have, as well as the bias against women that is still a social issue.
mikhaela_nadya's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this for the most part, but I did feel a little confused or ... I guess let down by the ending? It just didn't feel quite finished. I also was really annoyed by the sudden burst of profanity (particularly the F word) in the one conversation, which also felt completely out of place for the time.
3smallsalsmum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I thought it was a children's (audio)book until the last 30 minutes, when the author threw in "F-bombs" like they were confetti. It was an interesting book with a focus on women's rights. The author made some really interesting tense choices that felt pretty awkward.
erikas_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
This was one of these books where after you finish you want to punch a man!
madisonreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
This was an interesting story, but I feel like it didn't satisfactorily resolve any of the plot points.
airypaola's review against another edition
3.0
No tenía muchas expectativas con este audiolibro pero pues venia gratuito con mi suscripción de Audible, ¿por qué no darle la oportunidad?
Es una pequeña historia de "qué hubiera pasado" girando en torno a la desaparición de Amelia Eathhart en 1937, mientras sobrevolaba el océano pacifico en lo que seria conocida como su ultima expedición.
En esta historia de David R. Gillham, una niña de 15 años llamada Lizzie Friedlander es capaz de captar una señal de SOS en Tampa, Florida, proveniente de nada menos que de su heroína, Amelia Earthart.
A medida que Lizzie escribe la transmisión, esta claro que Amelia no esta perdida en el mar como la gente comenzaba a asumir, sino que esta viva y pidiendo ayuda ya que su aeronave esta a punto de quedarse sin gasolina. En una carrera contrarreloj, Lizzie y su padre deben convencer al guardia costero de su localidad de que la transmisión es real y de que la vida de Earthart prende de un hilo. ¿pero quien sería capaz de creer esa historia?
Corta, dulce y con un poderoso mensaje, Alone with the stars cae en la categoría de historia palomera, como las películas que uno se pone a ver un domingo en la tarde porque están en la tele y sin querer acaban provocándote una sonrisa y llevándose un pedacito de tu corazón.
3.5/5 estrellas
Es una pequeña historia de "qué hubiera pasado" girando en torno a la desaparición de Amelia Eathhart en 1937, mientras sobrevolaba el océano pacifico en lo que seria conocida como su ultima expedición.
En esta historia de David R. Gillham, una niña de 15 años llamada Lizzie Friedlander es capaz de captar una señal de SOS en Tampa, Florida, proveniente de nada menos que de su heroína, Amelia Earthart.
A medida que Lizzie escribe la transmisión, esta claro que Amelia no esta perdida en el mar como la gente comenzaba a asumir, sino que esta viva y pidiendo ayuda ya que su aeronave esta a punto de quedarse sin gasolina. En una carrera contrarreloj, Lizzie y su padre deben convencer al guardia costero de su localidad de que la transmisión es real y de que la vida de Earthart prende de un hilo. ¿pero quien sería capaz de creer esa historia?
Corta, dulce y con un poderoso mensaje, Alone with the stars cae en la categoría de historia palomera, como las películas que uno se pone a ver un domingo en la tarde porque están en la tele y sin querer acaban provocándote una sonrisa y llevándose un pedacito de tu corazón.
3.5/5 estrellas
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
2.0
This audiobook is about Amelia Earhart and Lizzie Friedlander. It is based on true events but do not believe everything in this audiobook. A lot of what is presented is just conjecture about Amelia's thoughts and feelings during her voyage and the day she disappeared. It even tries to make us believe she might have been pregnant during the voyage. I assume some of Lizzie’s POV is also conjecture but can't be 100% on that since I do not know very much about her.
Overall, I wish this had been more about the facts instead of conjecture and that is why I am not rating this higher. It was interesting but I think if you want more information about Amelia Earhart watch the National Geographic documentary, Expedition Amelia. It provides a better and factual look at her life, her last voyage and where she might have died.
Overall, I wish this had been more about the facts instead of conjecture and that is why I am not rating this higher. It was interesting but I think if you want more information about Amelia Earhart watch the National Geographic documentary, Expedition Amelia. It provides a better and factual look at her life, her last voyage and where she might have died.
lynnebolduc's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly charming. I enjoyed the sound effects in the audio version, like an old time radio show. A short and sweet palette cleanser after a long and meandering novel.