Off Course (Audiobook)

from DougJ110

The book started off with an interesting premise: a young woman, staying at her parent's cabin in the woods, working on her dissertation. She meets some of the quirky locals, including the resident lothario. After about 100 pages, the story wears thin and becomes tedious: lengthy descriptions and...

from flydodofly

Rather a disappointment. I saw the book in a recommended list somewhere and the striking front picture made me order it. The book does not offer the same kind of surprising content and the main character is rather annoying at times. The writing style did not appeal either and I did not find it re...

from HenryKrinkle

Peyton Place in the Sierras.

from Narshkite

This book was beautifully written and paced. My assessment of Cress' emotional life evolved throughout, but the journey was a fascinating one. She is not always likeable, but who among is is always likeable? I will say that even in the swaths of this where Cress is selfish and lazy and behaving m...

from olevia

Read it in one sitting, which is saying something for this ADD-challenged reader these days.