I like books about journeys, and I thought this one might be fun – a couple who just started dating sail together from Los Angeles, California with a goal of crossing the Pacific Ocean to at least Australia, and depending on how it works out, even further.
The author of this non-fiction book has a great sense of humor, and really does a good job of pointing out the funny and embarrassing moments of their adventure. She is very direct, which I found refreshing, and the book is full of great details and beautiful scenes.
One problem she has is that something she freely admits – she tends to worry a lot. She really goes over all the (fatal) possibilities, whereas her companion seems to be too far in the opposite direction, ignoring her worries and relying and his own positive vibes. There are a lot of problems in a journey of this length and duration, but unfortunately she often telegraphs the surprising troubles so that we can see them coming.
Although they had some troubles, they also had some great adventures, and I enjoyed reading about their freedom and the resolution of their trip. It was interesting to contrast this book with another I read a long time ago called Dove, also about a young sailor trying something exciting and adventurous early in their life. Dove was more about the journey, while this book was a little more focused on the relationship.
Next I’m reading City of Orange by David Yoon.
