Books Less Travelled

I received an ARC digital copy through Edelweiss

Ah! I'm so glad I was able to read this one! I love a good survival story, but it's been a while since I've read one. I enjoyed all the feels this story brought, and loved the characters, the setting, and the writing! The story was well told, and I love how the author used some of her own experiences to enhance the story!

I have always wanted to be a missionary, and to travel the world helping people. This story re-awoke that desire, and reminded me that not only do other countries offer a chance to explore and help people, but that there are people all around me who need a friend and a helping hand, and that life is an adventure, all we have to do it enjoy the ride.

I loved the explorer, and while I enjoyed all the characters, I loved how he was both wild and loving, wise and slightly mad. I often feel like I don't belong in modern society, like I was meant to be someone, or somewhere, else. I love how he found a place to call home, a place where he could be himself, even when the world seems to want you to be someone else.

My one dislike, that while there was only one swear word mentioned, there were quite a few cases where the word God was used to swear. I appreciate that as a children's book, they didn't use the regular words, but still disliked God being used this way. Outside of that one thing, I loved it, and highly recommend it!