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delaneysc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
aziraphales's review against another edition
just need to start this over; i left it too long and i want to sink into it again
doovdoesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
- Truly an unforgettable read - an unimaginable state of grief, and the process of rediscovering living in the world's small wonders
- Feels like it drags towards the final chapters, but that is also the point - this is the stage where Neil is finally feeling able to progress forward from his grieving
- Fans of Rush like myself will be happy to find that certain events and references form the lyrics/titles of songs on their following album Vapor Trails; and as a lyricist, Neil's writing is beautifully verbose
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
duparker's review against another edition
3.0
I think this is a 3.5 star book, and other than choosing 3 stars as opposed to 4 I am not sure I can state why I rounded down. The travel aspects of this book were really fun and I enjoyed the descriptions. I am not a motorcycle person, but it was great to read a book about someone who clearly is. The roadtrip from Toronto to Alaska was very cool, and the second leg from Alaska to Belize was pretty unreal as well.
The middle portion of the book, and much of the third trip from Mexico north, was a bit too depressing for me. I can't imagine having my child die, my wife die four months later, and then the dog die, all within a years time. It is amazing that Peart is still standing himself, and the fact that this trip helped him heal is inspiring and redemptive in its own way.
The writing is emotional and clear, it has a patter to it and the letter format for portions feels real too. Very much a confessional book. I'm glad it was recommended to me, but won't look to re-read it.
The middle portion of the book, and much of the third trip from Mexico north, was a bit too depressing for me. I can't imagine having my child die, my wife die four months later, and then the dog die, all within a years time. It is amazing that Peart is still standing himself, and the fact that this trip helped him heal is inspiring and redemptive in its own way.
The writing is emotional and clear, it has a patter to it and the letter format for portions feels real too. Very much a confessional book. I'm glad it was recommended to me, but won't look to re-read it.
papidoc's review against another edition
3.0
Often downbeat and mirroring the morose attitudes and emotions of Neil Peart on the recent loss of his wife and daughter, this book is nonetheless a compelling read. The successful member of Rush, a top Canadian band, Peart takes a leave of absence to reconnect with the world around him and battle the demons in his soul as he rides. Not really a travel book, nor yet an emotional exploration, it combines elements of both and the result is a look into the heart of the man.
branch_c's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't writing reviews when I read this book, but I have some comments on it in my review of one of Peart's more recent books: [b:Far and Wide|28691850|Far and Wide Bring that Horizon to Me!|Neil Peart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456189244l/28691850._SX50_.jpg|48888624].
gurgeh's review against another edition
4.0
Not just for Rush fans. What would you do if you lost your entire family to a car crash and cancer all in the space of a few months? This is what Peart did.