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molly_dettmann's review
4.0
I liked this one way more than I thought I would. Definitely reads kinda like a teenage version of Wild. I enjoyed the romance between Sam and McKenna and what a strong and steady in her beliefs protagonist she was.
sarahjolioli's review
adventurous
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
lulu_turner's review
4.0
A rare find! An entertaining story that made me never want to put the book down. This has easily become one of my favorites, I’d recommend it to anyone that likes adventure and a little bit of romance . While I am sad the ending didn’t pan out as I had hoped, I’m still obsessing over this book!
dahlya_krm's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kbranfield's review
4.0
The Distance from Me to You by Marina Gessner is an exhilarating journey of self-discovery for lead protagonist McKenna Berney. A six month hike on the Appalachian Trial for the recent high school grad leads to romance but it is what she learns about herself that makes the novel such a wonderful read.
Having grown up hearing her father's stories about hiking the Pacific Northwest Trial, McKenna is determined to undergo a similar hike before beginning college. She and her close friend Courtney have been planning their trip for the past year, but at the last minute, Courtney backs out after reuniting with her boyfriend. Undeterred and determined to go through with the 2000 mile hike, McKenna keeps the change in plans from her parents and strikes out on her own.
McKenna is pretty mature for her age and she has extensively researched her upcoming hike and she has carefully planned her daily hikes and stops. However, her trip is off to a bit of rocky beginning after she overestimates her abilities and underestimates the initial segment of the rugged terrain. Quickly regrouping, she soon hits her stride and she basks in the solitude and splendor of the trail. McKenna also seizes the opportunity to unplug from modern technology and greatly limits her use of the cell phone she brought along for safety's sake. Despite her ability to take care of herself, McKenna is a little naive and in spite of her forethought and preparations, she is unable to plan for every contingency which leads to some ill-thought out decisions along the way.
On the trail, McKenna crosses paths with Sam Tilghman, a runaway who is hiking the trail after running away from his abusive father. He successfully hikes to his brother's house in Maine, but upon discovering his brother is following in their father's footsteps, Sam decides to hit the trail again. He and McKenna hike independently for part of the trip but eventually a romance begins after they decide to become travel partners. Their different strengths help compensate for their individual weaknesses but trouble ensues when McKenna allows him to talk her into going off trail.
The Distance from Me to You is a marvelous adventure and Marina Gessner brings the Appalachian Trial vibrantly to life. The romance between McKenna and Sam is very sweet but it is the valuable lessons they each learn that makes the novel such a worthwhile read. McKenna learns the hard way to trust her instincts and she emerges from the journey with the strength and self-confidence to make some tough decisions about her future. All in all, a very compelling and fascinating contemporary young adult novel that readers of all ages will enjoy.
Having grown up hearing her father's stories about hiking the Pacific Northwest Trial, McKenna is determined to undergo a similar hike before beginning college. She and her close friend Courtney have been planning their trip for the past year, but at the last minute, Courtney backs out after reuniting with her boyfriend. Undeterred and determined to go through with the 2000 mile hike, McKenna keeps the change in plans from her parents and strikes out on her own.
McKenna is pretty mature for her age and she has extensively researched her upcoming hike and she has carefully planned her daily hikes and stops. However, her trip is off to a bit of rocky beginning after she overestimates her abilities and underestimates the initial segment of the rugged terrain. Quickly regrouping, she soon hits her stride and she basks in the solitude and splendor of the trail. McKenna also seizes the opportunity to unplug from modern technology and greatly limits her use of the cell phone she brought along for safety's sake. Despite her ability to take care of herself, McKenna is a little naive and in spite of her forethought and preparations, she is unable to plan for every contingency which leads to some ill-thought out decisions along the way.
On the trail, McKenna crosses paths with Sam Tilghman, a runaway who is hiking the trail after running away from his abusive father. He successfully hikes to his brother's house in Maine, but upon discovering his brother is following in their father's footsteps, Sam decides to hit the trail again. He and McKenna hike independently for part of the trip but eventually a romance begins after they decide to become travel partners. Their different strengths help compensate for their individual weaknesses but trouble ensues when McKenna allows him to talk her into going off trail.
The Distance from Me to You is a marvelous adventure and Marina Gessner brings the Appalachian Trial vibrantly to life. The romance between McKenna and Sam is very sweet but it is the valuable lessons they each learn that makes the novel such a worthwhile read. McKenna learns the hard way to trust her instincts and she emerges from the journey with the strength and self-confidence to make some tough decisions about her future. All in all, a very compelling and fascinating contemporary young adult novel that readers of all ages will enjoy.
oaxara's review
adventurous
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
3.5
karennaftel's review
5.0
this book had the opportunity to be a bad book so many times but it avoided pretty much all of them good job
jasminsbuchwelt's review against another edition
3.0
Was ein Kampf. Ich habe sehr lange gebraucht um das Buch zu beenden.
Der Einstieg war schwer, aber schnell gemeistert. Dann hatte ich sehr viele Spaß an dem Buch. Doch dann finge es an mich zu nerven. Die Charaktere haben sich zurück entwickelt und wie dumme Kleinkinder verhalten.
Das Charaktere nicht immer das Klügste tun, das wissen wir Leser, aber in diesem Buch ging mir das einfach zu lange.
Ich denke, dass diese Szenen den großen und spannenden Plot gestallten sollten. Mich haben sie aber leider Gottes sehr gelangweilt.
Nachdem der Nervenzerrende Teil vorüber war, war es wieder sehr angenehm weiter zu lesen. Dies konnte ich aber nur noch auf sehr wenigen Seiten genießen.
Das Buch ist sehr gut für den Sommer geeignet und hat mir meinen Urlaub versüßt. Ich würde mich nicht trauen alleine loszuwandern und hätte mich sehr wahrscheinlich auch nicht so schnell mit jemanden anderen angefreundet. Ich habe Kendra (Mack) für ihre Stärke das ganze Buch lang bewundert.
Fazit:
Es ist ein sehr schönes Buch. Mich persönlich haben einige Szenen aber sehr stark gestört.
3/5 Sterne
Der Einstieg war schwer, aber schnell gemeistert. Dann hatte ich sehr viele Spaß an dem Buch. Doch dann finge es an mich zu nerven. Die Charaktere haben sich zurück entwickelt und wie dumme Kleinkinder verhalten.
Das Charaktere nicht immer das Klügste tun, das wissen wir Leser, aber in diesem Buch ging mir das einfach zu lange.
Ich denke, dass diese Szenen den großen und spannenden Plot gestallten sollten. Mich haben sie aber leider Gottes sehr gelangweilt.
Nachdem der Nervenzerrende Teil vorüber war, war es wieder sehr angenehm weiter zu lesen. Dies konnte ich aber nur noch auf sehr wenigen Seiten genießen.
Das Buch ist sehr gut für den Sommer geeignet und hat mir meinen Urlaub versüßt. Ich würde mich nicht trauen alleine loszuwandern und hätte mich sehr wahrscheinlich auch nicht so schnell mit jemanden anderen angefreundet. Ich habe Kendra (Mack) für ihre Stärke das ganze Buch lang bewundert.
Fazit:
Es ist ein sehr schönes Buch. Mich persönlich haben einige Szenen aber sehr stark gestört.
3/5 Sterne
laurenash's review
3.0
Hank, you sly dog, you.
McKenna + Sam = Meh.
But snaps for McKenna for being somewhat prepared for and knowledgeable about hiking the AT.
McKenna + Sam = Meh.
But snaps for McKenna for being somewhat prepared for and knowledgeable about hiking the AT.