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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
Loved this! I love this author, and this was soooo good. A really heart-warming story and well written. This author is awesome!
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book hit me at just the right time. It was touching and tender and perfect. Great audio
Fav quote
”One of the strangest things about death is that it doesn’t mean you stop hearing someone’s voice in your head”
”One of the strangest things about death is that it doesn’t mean you stop hearing someone’s voice in your head”
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, but it was just fine. Nothing ground breaking, nothing too memorable, but I did like the story. I think my favorite thing about this whole experience was that the audiobook was narrated by the amazingly talented Mae Whitman! That alone sold me on picking this one up.
Greta was a good leading lady, and I was invested in her journey with her father, Ben, her career, and coping with her mother's passing. I think things with her were pretty well fleshed out, and she made great strides throughout the book. I also liked the setting of the cruise ship and Alaska. Her relationship with her father was heartbreaking, but watching them at least try to mend fences throughout the story was a lovely addition.
Ben was adorably nerdy, cute, and caring. And his Jack London obsession was endearing. Kind of made me want to re-read Call of the Wild to see if it still holds up. I like how their relationship played out, and I'd love to see a story about how that whole situation end up down the line.
Like I said, it was a great little pallet cleanser, but it wasn't one I would pick up again.
Greta was a good leading lady, and I was invested in her journey with her father, Ben, her career, and coping with her mother's passing. I think things with her were pretty well fleshed out, and she made great strides throughout the book. I also liked the setting of the cruise ship and Alaska. Her relationship with her father was heartbreaking, but watching them at least try to mend fences throughout the story was a lovely addition.
Ben was adorably nerdy, cute, and caring. And his Jack London obsession was endearing. Kind of made me want to re-read Call of the Wild to see if it still holds up. I like how their relationship played out, and I'd love to see a story about how that whole situation end up down the line.
Like I said, it was a great little pallet cleanser, but it wasn't one I would pick up again.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Audiobook:
A solid 3-star book. Greta reluctantly goes on an Alaskan cruise with her newly widowed father while she and he are grieving her mother's death. Gretha and her Dad have never had a close relationship, especially not since she became a famous singer. The cruise brings much tension and moments of sweetness. There are no grand surprises in this book, but there are a couple of moments that are extremely well-written and insightful (if you have lost a parent you will be emotionally drawn in--the whale watching scene is amazing). I enjoyed this book. A good narrator that seemed appropriate for the text.
A solid 3-star book. Greta reluctantly goes on an Alaskan cruise with her newly widowed father while she and he are grieving her mother's death. Gretha and her Dad have never had a close relationship, especially not since she became a famous singer. The cruise brings much tension and moments of sweetness. There are no grand surprises in this book, but there are a couple of moments that are extremely well-written and insightful (if you have lost a parent you will be emotionally drawn in--the whale watching scene is amazing). I enjoyed this book. A good narrator that seemed appropriate for the text.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
The Unsinkable Greta James is a heartfelt and emotionally resonant novel that explores grief, healing, and self-discovery. I enjoyed the premise of a daughter reconnecting with her estranged father during an Alaskan cruise—it’s a unique and scenic backdrop that added a lot of charm to the story. Greta’s journey felt real, and her struggles as a musician trying to find her footing again were relatable and well portrayed.
While I did like the book overall, some parts felt a bit slow or predictable, and I didn’t connect with all the characters as deeply as I hoped to. Still, the writing was solid, and there were several touching moments that stayed with me.
If you're looking for a thoughtful, character-driven story with themes of loss, family, and second chances, this is worth a read.
