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I quite liked this intriguing novel, one inspired by a true story. I must say that I was not a fan of the writing, but the story of the young, teenage girl living with her father secretly in the woods and what happens when they‘re discovered was fascinating and troubling. The real pair were named Frank and Ruth; I‘ll leave it for those interested to discover where the book and actual events part ways. The whole thing is worth exploring.

Caroline is 13. She and her father live in forest park in Portland, moving around so they won‘t be found. But they eventually are, upending their lives. This book didn‘t go where I expected and it left me with questions and thoughts. The story and writing are simplistic, but ultimately I felt it worked.

In the genre of a child living off the grid with a parent, it is a pretty shallow accounting, without soul, beauty, fear, any higher thinking. After having read The Great Alone and Where the Crawdads Sing it was maybe a “meh”. I was so hoping for at least a satisfying ending!

This was an emotional read for me! I loved the second half of the book where it focuses on their disappearance. Highly recommend this book! I watched the movie after this book. While there were significant differences, I actually loved both the movie and the book.

Rating: 5⭐

For my full review pls visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2855726774

Inspired by a true story a 13 yr old girl and her father live an Oregon nature preserve until discovered by a backcountry runner and forced to reenter society but this only leads to flight and disappearance.
Heard the movie was good, going to check it out.

#booked2019 15. Book to movie @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

A 13 year old and her dad live in the woods in Oregon until a jogger finds them and their life changes. This is going to be (or maybe is?) a movie, so I can‘t wait to read it!

New week, new book.

What the heck did I just read ???? Not my cup of tea ... strange story ... repetitive writing style that was jus arduous... wow

Latest bookclub read.... lots of long drives this week so going with the audio book ... not sure what I think about this one yet. The jury is still out.

This was border so-so to pick for me, I really enjoyed it and just wanted more. I didn't realize it was based on a true story and after reading the news articles about the father and daughter, I went with pick because I think the author did a good job of adapting and expanding on the news stories.

I think this book definitely falls within the spirit of the challenge. #headlesscovers #photoadaynov16

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If this doesn't start s dialogue about how far is too far or are these things really something we should try to control I don't know what will. This father and daughter changed how I see things and I felt for them.