ellehawk's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I like books like this: people going on real world adventures, and sharing their experiences. I didn't necessarily love how the author was using page after page to tell us why water pollution is bad, but I understand that she's an advocate for rivers and waterways remaining clean and this book was one platform for her to do so. Overall, a good and fun read.
guiltlesspleasures's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I am the most indoorsy of people, so it was brilliant to live vicariously through Natalie and Ann’s journey from Minnesota to Hudson Bay. Natalie tells a great tale filled with danger, reflection, anxieties, friendship, wildlife and, importantly, how industry, legislation and human activity are changing these once pristine landscapes. She also talks movingly about the indigenous plight in both the U.S. and Canada. There’s a lot here, some eye opening, some awe inspiring. Loved it and am so impressed by these women.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book (for the most part). It was a fast-paced read and kept me entertained. Be aware it gets a little "environmentally preachy" at times. But I am guessing that was a major part for writing it in the first place!
Natalie was an engaging narrator. However, I also found her (and Ann) not the most likable of people. It annoyed me that every time someone questioned them, offered advice, or tried to help, they would get an attitude and wonder "if we were men, would they be doing/asking the same?" 99% of the time I thought to myself "Yeah, Natalie, they probably would have!" I also didn't like a few times when people would give them gifts and they acted like they were a hassle. They both just came across...ungrateful at times, I guess.
That said, I enjoyed reading about the places and people that they met along their journey. Especially the Canadian leg and their visits to the First Nations. So, a bit of a mixed bag with this one. But overall it was an interesting read and gets a thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
Natalie was an engaging narrator. However, I also found her (and Ann) not the most likable of people. It annoyed me that every time someone questioned them, offered advice, or tried to help, they would get an attitude and wonder "if we were men, would they be doing/asking the same?" 99% of the time I thought to myself "Yeah, Natalie, they probably would have!" I also didn't like a few times when people would give them gifts and they acted like they were a hassle. They both just came across...ungrateful at times, I guess.
That said, I enjoyed reading about the places and people that they met along their journey. Especially the Canadian leg and their visits to the First Nations. So, a bit of a mixed bag with this one. But overall it was an interesting read and gets a thumbs up from yours truly.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
rwilkinson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
smemmott's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable enough audiobook, read by the author which worked for this personal story. The author was very young she made this trip, which explains the occasional self-centeredness and her disdain for anyone who didn't support their expedition in the way she expected. But the details of the trip and the immersion in the different natural environments along the route kept me listening.
librarysilence's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0