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A review by kaitquinn
A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins
4.0
As someone with an adventurous spirit that's bogged down by general/social anxiety, I loved living vicariously through Peter Jenkins while reading this book. I was fascinated with his reason for the journey and the people and experiences he had on his walk. Particularly his time with Homer and Mary Elizabeth's family.
I agree with another review that his language, particularly regarding race, does not stand the test of time and was cringey to read through.
I knew from the book's description and other reviews that Jenkins finds God on this walk and that some of the book would cover it. As someone who is not religious, I wasn't looking forward to that aspect of the book, but he didn't spend as much time on it as I thought he would. It was mostly in the last couple of chapters.
The last few chapters of the book did feel a little rushed. I missed the lush detail, stories, and awe he had in the first half or so of the book by the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, despite its downfalls. I'm tempted to read the follow up that he wrote with Barbara, but I'm worried that religion might play a bigger role in that one. I'm curious to see how his experiences change when traveling with Barbara.
I agree with another review that his language, particularly regarding race, does not stand the test of time and was cringey to read through.
I knew from the book's description and other reviews that Jenkins finds God on this walk and that some of the book would cover it. As someone who is not religious, I wasn't looking forward to that aspect of the book, but he didn't spend as much time on it as I thought he would. It was mostly in the last couple of chapters.
The last few chapters of the book did feel a little rushed. I missed the lush detail, stories, and awe he had in the first half or so of the book by the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, despite its downfalls. I'm tempted to read the follow up that he wrote with Barbara, but I'm worried that religion might play a bigger role in that one. I'm curious to see how his experiences change when traveling with Barbara.