Dana W. (SouthWestZippy) -
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For thirteen long days, three river rafting guides, JT, Abo and Dixie, navigate twelve passengers through the rapids of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. After a couple days of early mornings and long days the excitement of the trip wares off, it becomes more of chore, tempers flare and they begin second guessing each others decisions. One of the passengers named Amy is 17 and keeps a diary and it is included here and there throughout the book. Amy calls herself "Fat Girl" and is taking the trip with her Mother, a Mother that at times she just can't stand and wishes she would just disappear. Along the way they take on another very unexpected passenger, adding to the already stressed mismatched passengers.
Very interesting story with a few surprises. No over the top drama but enough to keep the scenes real like with any dysfunctional family/friends. Very adult subjects and language so if you are easily offended you might want to stay clear of this one. The ending will leave you speechless, it did me.
Very interesting story with a few surprises. No over the top drama but enough to keep the scenes real like with any dysfunctional family/friends. Very adult subjects and language so if you are easily offended you might want to stay clear of this one. The ending will leave you speechless, it did me.
Idell H. (Alacornlady) -
I felt like I was making this trip down the Colorado River with this book. I didn't want the adventure to end and I loved the characters.
Did not like as much as the Abortionist's Daughter. But I liked the characters and the quick moving story. Overall, a fun easy read!
Dianne (gardngal) reviewed In the Heart of the Canyon (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 271 more book reviews
Excellent! You feel you are on the trip yourself, except that you don't have to get wet... The characters are disparate, representing all ages and temperaments, much as it might be in real like on such a trip. The personalities are well flesshed out in turn, so you get to know each individual and their personal foibles, insecurities, and background, but it is never dull. Highly recommend to anyone!
Abby M. (abbyem) reviewed In the Heart of the Canyon (Vintage Contemporaries) on + 70 more book reviews
This book sat on my TBR pile for a long, long time. So glad I finally took the plunge. A great cast of characters and an exciting adventure. A great summer book.
