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filemanager's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the first book (Which I found very repetitive)! Edward has a few adventures and the story kind of zig zags as it goes.
blueperbloop's review
4.0
The second book about a man with Asberger's syndrome finding his way was just as good as the first. I laughed out loud in some places and was shocked in others. A great read!
maria161985's review
4.0
An amazing adventure once again, featuring the imaginable Edward, along with Kyle, who he takes on a journey across the country. We then meet Sheila Renfro, who becomes a companion of Edward's as he gets through some tumultuous times, which leave us shaking our heads in happiness at the compatibility between Sheila and Edward. The author sets out to display the difficulties that Edward has when dealing directly with Kyle, such as the 'swearing bet' that they had set-up, and the loneliness that Edward felt when being separated from him. I loved how the author was raw in writing about Edward's need to belong to something, hence why the book is called 'adrift', as this is what Edward often feels throughout the entire novel. I was excited when Sheila Renfro was introduced, as I felt it gave Edward something to look forward to, something of meaning, which was what he had always wanted. As always, the author leaves me wanting more, which will be found in the third and last book, which I can't wait to read!
rabbit_reads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
katykelly's review
5.0
Excellent sequel! I loved getting lost in Edward's world again
I am a huge fan of Don in 'The Rosie Project', and Edward is a lot like him. This sequel again charts his life, now as his routines are catching up with him - a diet of spaghetti and ice cream is threatening diabetes, he's lost his job, his mother and friends have moved away. And his Dragnet videos have broken. A problem with young Kyle has Donna asking him to come visit across the country, setting the scene for a road trip of Edward proportions (meaning he'll measure every gallon of petrol he uses), and he even gets himself an iPhone for his travels.
All change for Edward as he moves far outside him comfort zone, but an amazing chance for us to see how his familiar eccentricities play out in a new context.
He again narrates through his log updates, and again his own way of seeing the world brightened my day, I just couldn't stop listening (Kindle audio narration).
Life keeps throwing new challenges at Edward - he has to handle a pre-teen, very angry Kyle, come to grips with being away from his home and usual routines, and there's even a rather friendly motel owner to learn to converse with.
I loved the few chances we got to see Edward's updates narrated by other people (for reasons I won't explain), very funny. It's a great story, lovely to see what happens to a character after the events of their life stopped at the end of one book, and this definitively shows development in Edward right up to the closing pages.
Please please please someone make these into films!! I really want to see Edward transferred to the screen, his wonderful persona and repeated phrases so adorable and unique they need sharing with everyone.
I'm going to move quickly on to the third book soon, I want to see what Lancaster has in store for Mr Stanton next.
A definite recommendation, you'll likely fall quickly in love with this character and his story. Must be read after '600 Hours of Edward'.
I am a huge fan of Don in 'The Rosie Project', and Edward is a lot like him. This sequel again charts his life, now as his routines are catching up with him - a diet of spaghetti and ice cream is threatening diabetes, he's lost his job, his mother and friends have moved away. And his Dragnet videos have broken. A problem with young Kyle has Donna asking him to come visit across the country, setting the scene for a road trip of Edward proportions (meaning he'll measure every gallon of petrol he uses), and he even gets himself an iPhone for his travels.
All change for Edward as he moves far outside him comfort zone, but an amazing chance for us to see how his familiar eccentricities play out in a new context.
He again narrates through his log updates, and again his own way of seeing the world brightened my day, I just couldn't stop listening (Kindle audio narration).
Life keeps throwing new challenges at Edward - he has to handle a pre-teen, very angry Kyle, come to grips with being away from his home and usual routines, and there's even a rather friendly motel owner to learn to converse with.
I loved the few chances we got to see Edward's updates narrated by other people (for reasons I won't explain), very funny. It's a great story, lovely to see what happens to a character after the events of their life stopped at the end of one book, and this definitively shows development in Edward right up to the closing pages.
Please please please someone make these into films!! I really want to see Edward transferred to the screen, his wonderful persona and repeated phrases so adorable and unique they need sharing with everyone.
I'm going to move quickly on to the third book soon, I want to see what Lancaster has in store for Mr Stanton next.
A definite recommendation, you'll likely fall quickly in love with this character and his story. Must be read after '600 Hours of Edward'.
whisper447's review
5.0
In this book we are back with Edward from his first book '600 Hours of Edward'. This book is just as good, just as moving and I read this book just as quick and loved it just as much.
I would recommend this to anyone, I loved this completely.
I would recommend this to anyone, I loved this completely.
cdnbklvr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
barbaraberkley's review
5.0
I loved this even more than the first Edward book, 600 Hours of Edward. I really came to love Edward. What a wonderful character! The narration on the audiobook is excellent. I highly recommend both titles.
ilaurin's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the second installment of Edward and the introduction of Sheila. Not quite as good as the first book for me but still worth 4 stars.