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The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World.
by Holly Corbett, Jennifer Baggett, Amanda Pressner
I picked up this book from another of my travel-happy sisters after hearing it was about three girls doing a year-long round-the-world trip. Sounds amazing, right?
The writing leaves something to be desired, though. I had trouble discerning the authors' voices, and it seemed like the same person wrote the book, rather than shifting between the three women. I kept glancing at the inside back cover to match names with faces to help me keep their unique stories apart.
I loved hearing about the places they visited, though — Peru, Kenya, India, New Zealand and beyond. And I appreciated the discussion of keeping in touch with life back in the States and the financing of the trip itself. (I'd love to take a trip like this someday, but my first thought is always: How will I afford it?)
The book was honest, and while it wasn't a masterpiece, I still enjoyed reading it — in really just two sittings. I'd recommend for any young woman who wants a light-ish summer travel read.
The writing leaves something to be desired, though. I had trouble discerning the authors' voices, and it seemed like the same person wrote the book, rather than shifting between the three women. I kept glancing at the inside back cover to match names with faces to help me keep their unique stories apart.
I loved hearing about the places they visited, though — Peru, Kenya, India, New Zealand and beyond. And I appreciated the discussion of keeping in touch with life back in the States and the financing of the trip itself. (I'd love to take a trip like this someday, but my first thought is always: How will I afford it?)
The book was honest, and while it wasn't a masterpiece, I still enjoyed reading it — in really just two sittings. I'd recommend for any young woman who wants a light-ish summer travel read.