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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cheryl Strayed wrote "Wild" based off of her time hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. She takes the reader along her journey from start to finish, including her back story. After her mother's passing, divorce with her husband, and use of illegal drugs, she planned a hike along the PCT with little knowledge. While she did most of the hike alone (by choice), Cheryl Strayed still enjoyed the company of fellow hikers at times. During this trek, she gained a lot of knowledge, and not just about hiking. Challenging herself and stepping out of her comfort zone taught Cheryl Strayed that there was more to her capabilities, the world, and much more.
I would give this book a 3.5/5 rating. I enjoyed both the story she was sharing, and her writing style, along with seeing her growth throughout the hike. But there were times that I found myself disengaging from the reading when she told certain stories from her past. Regardless of some of the dull moments, I'd still recommend this book. I think that there is a lot that would appeal to any type of reader.
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl StrayedMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cheryl Strayed wrote "Wild" based off of her time hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. She takes the reader along her journey from start to finish, including her back story. After her mother's passing, divorce with her husband, and use of illegal drugs, she planned a hike along the PCT with little knowledge. While she did most of the hike alone (by choice), Cheryl Strayed still enjoyed the company of fellow hikers at times. During this trek, she gained a lot of knowledge, and not just about hiking. Challenging herself and stepping out of her comfort zone taught Cheryl Strayed that there was more to her capabilities, the world, and much more.
I would give this book a 3.5/5 rating. I enjoyed both the story she was sharing, and her writing style, along with seeing her growth throughout the hike. But there were times that I found myself disengaging from the reading when she told certain stories from her past. Regardless of some of the dull moments, I'd still recommend this book. I think that there is a lot that would appeal to any type of reader.
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We Were Liars by E. LockhartMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
We Were Liars is about a family, the Sinclairs and their seemingly perfect life. The narrator is a young girl named Cadence who brings us along key moments of her and her cousins lives. At first the Sinclairs are described as a beautiful and flawless family but eventually the truth comes out after years of unravelling. Throughout the story you get a mild sense that something isn’t right with how Cadence is telling it. Even with this suspicion, the ending is still shocking.
I would give We Were Liars a ⅘ rating. The author, E Lockhart, did a wonderful job writing this book and creating the rising action. By going into detail with the setting, characters and plot she created a realistic atmosphere. While most of the information given to the reader was helpful and created more suspense, some of it felt non important to the final plot. The ending is powerful but leaves several questions unanswered. I think that this book would appeal to many. There is a sizable aspect of mystery for those who enjoy it along with interesting characters. As long as the reader is fine with a lot of (engaging) buildup, it is a book I recommend.
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