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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
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I had high hopes for this, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The book is a fun read if you're in your 20s or 30s and feeling a bit lost in life. It definitely made me want to visit Argentina, but some parts of her travels left me cringing.
Her trip to Brazil was awkward, and her visit to Israel glossed over the Palestinian perspective. And THAT Match.com message was bad.
Newman's privileged life allowed her to embark on big trips, which added an interesting layer to her story. However, it also highlighted her struggle with tough life decisions, mostly related to relationships and balancing different loves.
Overall, it's an okay read if you enjoy travel memoirs and are navigating similar life challenges, but it may not be for everyone due to its outdated 2014 humor and some uncomfortable moments.
Her trip to Brazil was awkward, and her visit to Israel glossed over the Palestinian perspective. And THAT Match.com message was bad.
Newman's privileged life allowed her to embark on big trips, which added an interesting layer to her story. However, it also highlighted her struggle with tough life decisions, mostly related to relationships and balancing different loves.
Overall, it's an okay read if you enjoy travel memoirs and are navigating similar life challenges, but it may not be for everyone due to its outdated 2014 humor and some uncomfortable moments.
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I kind of wish I was in my late 20s in 2014 reading this, because I’m sure it was more impactful and revolutionary then, but it feels somewhat outdated, privileged, smug, and maybe a twinge racist in 2024
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I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I loved all the travel details but on the other I didn't really vibe with the authors sense of humor. Her trip to Brazil was so cringy, so was the trip to Israel where she doesn't talk about the Palestinian perspective at all. And her racist Match.com message... Ooof
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Minor: Racism
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This was not for me. It felt self indulgent and it took me until the second to last chapter to care about her at all.
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This book probably deserved four stars but I gave it 5 because I enjoyed it SO MUCH. Kristin newman is hilarious and had me laughing out loud and making more than a few "I'm not sure that's such a good idea" grimaces but ultimately I loved her travel commentary and I loved her love of travel. Her passion for seeing the world affirmed my own and gave some interesting new perspectives.
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An amazing read about traveling in your 20s and 30s instead of having kids. Forgoing the traditional life path.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced