Reviews

Edge of Nowhere by John E. Smelcer

zaphod46's review

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

alyssajc's review

3.0

It was a good outdoorsy-read. I like a good "ship wreck" type adventure novel to begin my summer inquiries with.

beckyreads2's review

4.0

I read this book to be able to talk about a book with my son. He's 15 and not much of a reader. It was the first book by this author that I have read, and I enjoyed the book.

I enjoyed the viewpoint of a 16-year-old native Alaskan. The bit of squirrel story at the beginning of each chapter was very unusual, but it fit the cultural myth category. I like how Seth came to appreciate his family and culture as he found his way home and healed from losing his mother. It's a story of determination and will to survive. I love that Seth had a dog, too!

Kids who don't naturally love to read will enjoy this book because it is full of adventure, a bit of a coming of age story, and it's short. It's easy to read. It also has a happy ending, and that's always a good thing.

phantomxlegend's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

mdfn's review

2.0

It was almost documentary-style, with odd patches of first person. It was ok - lots of dramatic events, but the ending was very philosophical (look how I've bonded with nature and now am a man).

mctmama's review

3.0

A quick read - a good pick for boys, or Hatchet fans.

truestorydesu's review

3.0

A short-n-sweet story of a kid who survives in the Alaskan wilderness. With his dog. I spent much of my time reading this taking breaks to give my dog extra love.