Review: thoughts on twist of fate
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
This book is one about self discovery, journeys and life. while the writing is wonderful, I wasn't completely always sucked into the story. this is not to say the book wasn't interesting or one that shouldn't be read. In fact one should read this for it tests you as a reader and shows you that life doesn't always give you want you hope for.There were parts i enjoyed immensely and others that just didn't call to me.What I enjoyed:John: I loved his lost soul and how he was trying hard to find himself. I love the fact that he was fallible . He shows no one is perfect and we shouldn't fault those that are lost as they find their way. He was sweet and kind and loving. I wonder though if some of Shawna's actions and words towards him helped create what occurred at the end. I think he knew after Israel she didn't really trust his judgement and didn't think he was good enough even though she stayed.Connor: I don't know why but he just stuck with me.I loved the journey and the adventures. The way there was always a lesson to be learned. I loved that at times the writing had an air of wispiness that lended itself to the self discovery and feeling of how life has twists and turns.What was hard to swallow:How John turned. I truly believe this was a buildup of being treated with love and also disdain. Take Israel for example, Shawna said some horrible and hurtful things there and in Greece. But John let it roll off his back and continue to love her. He was lost and with her he felt grounded but I wonder if all that was said and the actions of Shawna didn't build up and finally take its toll. It became obvious she didn't value his opinion.The way Shawna treated John at times. She wasn't perfect and yet she sometimes acted it. Also in Cadiz when she left Connor with questions. If you had these questions, why go? Just because you made a promise doesn't mean you should go. that is the wrong reason to go to John and it showed as throughout the book you questioned that decision. this was most likely felt by John and didn't help him feel safe and secure in your feelings for him.Overall:The book is interesting and will take you on a journey. The book is a journey that one endeavors to take. It isn't always what you want to read and it doesn't always make you want to read on and that is good and this is because you get into a groove of wanting something to happen that doesn't. We forget that this book is about self discovery and journeys in life and that life isn't always what we want and this makes us disappointed sometimes with the journey the book brings us on. When this occurs, just go forth for the lessons that can be learned from going on are ones that may be worthwhile for you. We see through this book' journey that life is messy and wonderful at the same time. We see that things aren't always what we want and that we sometimes do things that hurt others more than we realize.