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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this overall, but I tend to like Katherine Center's books.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
the backpacking girlie in me was thrilled every time something remotely related to wyoming came up, and she wanted to eat this book up so bad but the characters and plot was so insane she could barely swallow. sorry whoever u are queen
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
I saw the movie and really was curious to read the book as I heard ot was even better then the movie. Thst wasn't wrong..I listened to the audiobook and it was indeed super impressed. There were alot of details left out or changed into the movie from the book that would have changed my perspective on Helen and Jake's relationship. They are younger in the book but have a greater age gap. Hes 22 and she's 32, she's known him since ge was 16 as he's her brothers best friend.
He admits to always having a huge crush on her since 16 and seeing her married ( shes now divorced).
This started off heated for Helen amd Jake when she loses a game and is dared to kiss Jake at her grandma's house in Chicago, which is on the way to their Wyoming wilderness trek they've both signed up for ( she didn’t know he was going).
She gets frustrated and asks him to not tell anyone they know eachother. Jake complies. They find out all of the other hikers are college age and semi experienced hikers, Helen feelss left out and alone the entire time. Jake gives her a note which she saves. She gets jealous of him and another hiker who she witnesses him kissing after she thinks they are feeling more connected. She pulls away again.
I loved the insights into Helens mind and thoughts. All her insecurities come to light but she also feels stronger and accomplished during the trip. I really vibed with her character and cheered on her and Jakes bonding time. Very well written story. Closed door only in Helen's pov.
He admits to always having a huge crush on her since 16 and seeing her married ( shes now divorced).
This started off heated for Helen amd Jake when she loses a game and is dared to kiss Jake at her grandma's house in Chicago, which is on the way to their Wyoming wilderness trek they've both signed up for ( she didn’t know he was going).
She gets frustrated and asks him to not tell anyone they know eachother. Jake complies. They find out all of the other hikers are college age and semi experienced hikers, Helen feelss left out and alone the entire time. Jake gives her a note which she saves. She gets jealous of him and another hiker who she witnesses him kissing after she thinks they are feeling more connected. She pulls away again.
I loved the insights into Helens mind and thoughts. All her insecurities come to light but she also feels stronger and accomplished during the trip. I really vibed with her character and cheered on her and Jakes bonding time. Very well written story. Closed door only in Helen's pov.
adventurous
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Not my favorite Katherine Center book .. I'm not sure how much of that is because she has grown as a writer over the past decade versus the fact that I didn't care for the audiobook narrator.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was okay. There were parts that I did enjoy, but the main character got on my nerves a lot. I probably would have DNF if it wasn’t for book club…