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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
Helen is newly divorced and ready to re-invent herself. In order to do so, she signs up for a wilderness survival course in Wyoming, in which she will spend 3 weeks in the woods with a group of people. What she doesn't anticipate is her younger brother's annoying friend Jake going as well, with the promise from her brother that he can ride with Helen.
Helen soon realizes she is attracted to Jake and vice versa. Turns out, he has had a crush on her for years, but kept it secret since she was married. The pair keep things platonic for the most part and soon find themselves surrounded by woods with strangers. Jake, a typical extrovert and in the same age range as majority of their peers, immediately makes friends with basically everyone. Helen, who is much older and nowhere near the physical form needed for hiking, ignores the targeted snide remarks and focuses on surviving the trip.
Over the next 3 weeks, Helen learns new things about herself she never imagined, including her own personal strength and resilience. She makes new friends, is given a cool nickname, and becomes a pro at reading maps. Turns out, this adventure is exactly what she needed.
Another great book from Katherine. The character growth in this book and life lessons (don't take life for granted, you're never too old to try something new, etc) are impactful and beautiful. I love how the characters are written, and that Jake let Helen figure herself out on her own instead of forcing something between them. I love how resilient Helen is, never letting the negativity sway her overall journey.
Helen soon realizes she is attracted to Jake and vice versa. Turns out, he has had a crush on her for years, but kept it secret since she was married. The pair keep things platonic for the most part and soon find themselves surrounded by woods with strangers. Jake, a typical extrovert and in the same age range as majority of their peers, immediately makes friends with basically everyone. Helen, who is much older and nowhere near the physical form needed for hiking, ignores the targeted snide remarks and focuses on surviving the trip.
Over the next 3 weeks, Helen learns new things about herself she never imagined, including her own personal strength and resilience. She makes new friends, is given a cool nickname, and becomes a pro at reading maps. Turns out, this adventure is exactly what she needed.
Another great book from Katherine. The character growth in this book and life lessons (don't take life for granted, you're never too old to try something new, etc) are impactful and beautiful. I love how the characters are written, and that Jake let Helen figure herself out on her own instead of forcing something between them. I love how resilient Helen is, never letting the negativity sway her overall journey.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was cute.
How I score :
3⭐️ it was cute, fine, enough to pass the time
4 ⭐️ I Iiked it, liked the characters
5 ⭐️ loved it, loved the characters, though about them after
2⭐️ did not like
1⭐️ hated, annoyed I wasted time on it
How I score :
3⭐️ it was cute, fine, enough to pass the time
4 ⭐️ I Iiked it, liked the characters
5 ⭐️ loved it, loved the characters, though about them after
2⭐️ did not like
1⭐️ hated, annoyed I wasted time on it
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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 watched the movie and really enjoyed it, so thought I’d read the book as well. This book is cute, fun, hilarious and thoughtful!
The movie is rated PG, but this book is definitely PG-13. Some brief language, no sex (but definitely romance and a few “handsy” kissing scenes).
I loved the blend of rom-com and adventure/survival. Really sweet themes about overcoming challenges, choosing to focus on the positive and appreciating what you have.
The movie is rated PG, but this book is definitely PG-13. Some brief language, no sex (but definitely romance and a few “handsy” kissing scenes).
I loved the blend of rom-com and adventure/survival. Really sweet themes about overcoming challenges, choosing to focus on the positive and appreciating what you have.
adventurous
challenging
reflective
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:
Complicated
hopeful
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