panI read this book in preparation of a roadtrip through the US later this year. I admit I only read the parts set in the states we‘re planning to visit. That may be the reason why I was not captured by the book. It read more like a diary then an edited book.
Two men are travelling the Oregon Trail in the traditional way: in a covered wagon with mules. They cross many states of course of which I choose #Wyoming for my #ReadUSA2019 challenge.
Hooked_on_books, NatalieR, Pamwurtzler, Kaye, Librarybelle, Laughterhp, squirrelbrain, Samplergal, jessinikkipjessinikkip Sounds good! 6y
squirrelbrain That‘s a shame that you didn‘t really like it, but at least it‘s another state ticked off the list 😁👍 6y
Kaye I liked it, but I listened to the audio version. Maybe the print version is a bit dry. I usually like odd books that others don‘t like , for some reason 🧐 6y
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janerzy Interesting. There was actually a video game developed in the 70s called “The Oregon Trail” that role-plays wagons of settlers traveling from Missouri to Oregon. I wonder if the author of this book tried to do the same route? I‘m from Oregon and I love our trails! But I prefer to hike them than reading about them 😉🤣 6y
Librarybelle Yay for another state off the list! 6y
BarbaraBB @Kaye It is a bit dry indeed, you‘re right. And it‘s cool that you like odd books, I think! 😘 6y
BarbaraBB @janerzy They did start in Missouri indeed and followed the trail from the pioneers from there on. I can imagine Oregon is a great place for hiking! I‘ll know for sure after our visit this summer! 6y
janerzy @BarbaraBB Have a great visit Barbara and enjoy all the nature that we have to offer! Summer is the best here! 💚 6y
BarbaraBB I can‘t wait! We‘ll be there in July! 6y
emilyhaldi Aw man!!! I was getting so excited for this one! Actually suggested it for this month's book club and got rejected 😆 I suppose maybe that‘s a good thing! 6y
BarbaraBB @emilyhaldi It may be just me, all reviews are raving. To me is felt just a bit too flat. 6y
emilyhaldi Well I have read a couple reviews saying it read like an exceedingly boring book report 😬 5y
BarbaraBB @emilyhaldi I agree 😂 5y
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