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A review by ruby_24
Sam by Allegra Goodman
5.0
What a glorious, simple, relatable book. Reminded me that the journey and the trying and struggling are the best parts of any accomplishment. “In real life, joy comes in a rush, so fast, so sweet, she can’t hold on to it. She bends over, breathing hard, and what stays with her is the trying. Not the moment she pulled up, but all the hours falling.” (315)
I was impressed by Allegra Goodman’s character development of both Sam and the people around her… I especially loved Ann, her boyfriend’s great grandmother who encourages Sam to follow her passion of geography and reminds her that there is no time like the present.
Sam’s relationship with her father and her love of climbing are the heart of this book. Prepare to shed some tears.
I was impressed by Allegra Goodman’s character development of both Sam and the people around her… I especially loved Ann, her boyfriend’s great grandmother who encourages Sam to follow her passion of geography and reminds her that there is no time like the present.
Sam’s relationship with her father and her love of climbing are the heart of this book. Prepare to shed some tears.