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mrsbethryan's review against another edition
3.0
Not a huge fan, Parts were definitely interesting and I wish we got more of her life as she still adjusted to “normal” civilization.
brdgtc's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure if I believe the story - the book starts with a 5 year old girl kidnapped and abandoned in the jungles of Central America who survives by living with a troupe of monkeys - and that may be one of the more believable parts of the story, as she later is sold into slavery and makes miraculous escape after miraculous escape. Still, even if this is the false and/or invented memories of a highly traumatized child, the story is engrossing and will be sure to fuel a good book club discussion.
whoahknelly's review against another edition
5.0
This was super interesting, and I'm game to believe all of it.
coletters's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting story and I think the ghost writer did a good job. However, I don't agree with her that the "book" be split into two. And while previews focused on the fact that she was raised by monkeys in the jungle, she spent more time navigating the "jungle" of the human world than she did with the monkeys.
It's still a good story, and I look forward to reading her life in the next book.
It's still a good story, and I look forward to reading her life in the next book.
dyerra's review against another edition
3.0
I found this story unbelievable in a way that means it was probably fairly true. I know there has been a lot of debate as to the veracity of the author's claim, but sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. I didn't think the writing style was the greatest, and sometimes the level of repetition detracted from the flow of the narrative. It was, however, an interesting and thought-provoking read.
wildflowerjen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
emilyusuallyreading's review against another edition
3.0
What I Liked
This story has most certainly been fascinating. Marina's story is incredible, and although it does seem unbelievable or at least a little stretched from the perspective of a child with fragmented memories and a traumatic past, that isn't why I gave this book low stars.
What I Didn't Like
I actually had trouble getting into this book. It seemed disjointed and unemotional, and I had trouble finding compassion for Marina as a real person. I had compassion for someone who was suffering and enduring hard trials, but I didn't leave this story feeling like I knew Marina.
This story has most certainly been fascinating. Marina's story is incredible, and although it does seem unbelievable or at least a little stretched from the perspective of a child with fragmented memories and a traumatic past, that isn't why I gave this book low stars.
What I Didn't Like
I actually had trouble getting into this book. It seemed disjointed and unemotional, and I had trouble finding compassion for Marina as a real person. I had compassion for someone who was suffering and enduring hard trials, but I didn't leave this story feeling like I knew Marina.
nadeenbeckett's review against another edition
4.0
The story was fascinating but I had so many unanswered questions at the end. Otherwise I would've given this a 5 star.