Andrew
Extremely well-researched and engaging biography of a modern-day sailing vagabond whose life was repeatedly marred by tragedy and traumatic events and ultimately, paradoxically, was held prisoner by his reckless pursuit of freedom.
Anyone who enjoyed Into the Wild will love this as well, as it explores similar themes of youthful idealism, intentional rejection of civilization, and self-destructive hubris.
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My Rating Scale
5 stars - An all-time classic, a book that fundamentally changed or enriched my life. Would recommend to any and all readers.
4 stars - An excellent book that stands out in one or more areas of writing style, characterization, making a point, etc. Would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in the genre or subject matter.
3 stars - A perfectly serviceable book that may be entertaining or informative but does not push the envelope or linger long in the memory. Would recommend to pre-existing fans of the genre or author.
2 stars - A book that falls short in one or more areas of writing style, characterization, making a point, etc. Would only recommend with reservations or would not recommend at all.
1 star - A book that has nothing to say, or says it so poorly it isn't worth reading. Would not recommend and would actively warn away from.
Extremely well-researched and engaging biography of a modern-day sailing vagabond whose life was repeatedly marred by tragedy and traumatic events and ultimately, paradoxically, was held prisoner by his reckless pursuit of freedom.
Anyone who enjoyed Into the Wild will love this as well, as it explores similar themes of youthful idealism, intentional rejection of civilization, and self-destructive hubris.
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My Rating Scale
5 stars - An all-time classic, a book that fundamentally changed or enriched my life. Would recommend to any and all readers.
4 stars - An excellent book that stands out in one or more areas of writing style, characterization, making a point, etc. Would recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in the genre or subject matter.
3 stars - A perfectly serviceable book that may be entertaining or informative but does not push the envelope or linger long in the memory. Would recommend to pre-existing fans of the genre or author.
2 stars - A book that falls short in one or more areas of writing style, characterization, making a point, etc. Would only recommend with reservations or would not recommend at all.
1 star - A book that has nothing to say, or says it so poorly it isn't worth reading. Would not recommend and would actively warn away from.
