Title: Dove
Author: Robin Graham
Did I like it: I liked the book, its a cool adventure book.
Should you read it: You might like this if you like adventures, but if you are a non-reader it might not hold your attention.
Synopsis: Young boy sets off to sail around the world...
After reading True Spirit I remembered reading this book for 7th grade geography. I decided to give it a try again. It was a pretty quick read and I definitely got more out of it this time around! His descriptions of his leisurely path around the world were very romantic and nice to read.
I was kind of mad at the author/main character sometimes. Maybe this is a sign of a good book but since its non-fiction and I was mostly mad at him for being dumb, maybe its not such a good thing? I also think that a person would not be able to duplicate his journey today.
Either way, I wouldn't exactly call this a beach read. Pick it up if you read often and are looking for a change of pace. I don't generally read non-fiction but this is one of the few NF books I'd recommend (although not with great enthusiasm. For great NF enthusiasm try A Long Way Gone by Ishamel Beah)
Author: Robin Graham
Did I like it: I liked the book, its a cool adventure book.
Should you read it: You might like this if you like adventures, but if you are a non-reader it might not hold your attention.
Synopsis: Young boy sets off to sail around the world...
After reading True Spirit I remembered reading this book for 7th grade geography. I decided to give it a try again. It was a pretty quick read and I definitely got more out of it this time around! His descriptions of his leisurely path around the world were very romantic and nice to read.
I was kind of mad at the author/main character sometimes. Maybe this is a sign of a good book but since its non-fiction and I was mostly mad at him for being dumb, maybe its not such a good thing? I also think that a person would not be able to duplicate his journey today.
Either way, I wouldn't exactly call this a beach read. Pick it up if you read often and are looking for a change of pace. I don't generally read non-fiction but this is one of the few NF books I'd recommend (although not with great enthusiasm. For great NF enthusiasm try A Long Way Gone by Ishamel Beah)
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