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A review by adammm
Arctic Wild by Annabeth Albert
4.0
Reuben is a high-powered workaholic corporate lawyer who ends up taking a trip to Alaska on his own. Toby is his tour guide/pilot. When a plane crash occurs, they are left to reconsider what they really want from life. Shenanigans ensue.
A few thoughts: first of all, I feel like I've read this before. I know I haven't, but maybe it's because there are a limited number of "takes-place-in-Alaska" plots out there? It's very similar to the first in this series, as well as Up North by Allison Temple, for what it's worth.
Second, and not to be controversial, but I think I understand why I find Annabeth Albert's output so uneven: she is really good at third-person stories but not so good at first-person ones. No shade here - personally, when I write, I tend to have a stronger first-person voice than third. Albert's output of the last few years has been primarily first-person and, I find, not very good. I wonder if she'll switch back to third-person in future books?
Finally, I find it curious that the plane crash is such an integral part of this book and yet it is barely even present. Like, the incident takes all of, what, 10 pages? The incident reverberates throughout the book, but I kind of wish it lasted a bit longer.
Overall, not a bad read. Recommended for fans of hurt/comfort (physical hurt, that is); interesting locations; and family-based plots.
A few thoughts: first of all, I feel like I've read this before. I know I haven't, but maybe it's because there are a limited number of "takes-place-in-Alaska" plots out there? It's very similar to the first in this series, as well as Up North by Allison Temple, for what it's worth.
Second, and not to be controversial, but I think I understand why I find Annabeth Albert's output so uneven: she is really good at third-person stories but not so good at first-person ones. No shade here - personally, when I write, I tend to have a stronger first-person voice than third. Albert's output of the last few years has been primarily first-person and, I find, not very good. I wonder if she'll switch back to third-person in future books?
Finally, I find it curious that the plane crash is such an integral part of this book and yet it is barely even present. Like, the incident takes all of, what, 10 pages? The incident reverberates throughout the book, but I kind of wish it lasted a bit longer.
Overall, not a bad read. Recommended for fans of hurt/comfort (physical hurt, that is); interesting locations; and family-based plots.