Overall rating and opinion of "drift" by Charlie Sheldon

[jahagen]

I really enjoyed the premise of this book; it definitely had some intense moments. I wasn't overly fond of the multiple point of views at first, and I think a couple might have been a bit unnecessary, but overall I think they tied together well. I've been struggling with what rating to give this book, but overall I'm giving it a 3 out of 4 stars.

[KDJ]

I finished reading Adrift last night. I truly enjoyed reading it. I would give it a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. It was like reading five different books, but about the same event. It piqued my curiosity about the other books by the author.

[Kishor Rao]

I rated this book 2 out of 4 stars in my review. I felt the book was really stretched and was made long and it didn't really appeal to me. I would recommend it to those who read Strongheart and really liked it

[Krishnapriya Sev]

I rated it 3 out of 4 stars. The best part - scenes are intense with excellent visual descriptions and suspense is kept at a high level. But it was a bit slow- paced in the start, it gained liveliness in later stages. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who loves adventure.

[Melchi Asuma]

I liked the book. It was fun, educative and inspiring. It showed the courage of the sailors and taught me a lot about the sea. I think it was nice.

[SpencerVo]

The first time I tried to read the book, somehow I couldn't get into it. But when I decide to give it another chance, I think it is actually a fun and thrilling adventure (though I still keep my opinion that I will never join a sea crusade). The multiple perspectives are a little jarring, though. I give it 3 out of 4 stars.

[OskaWrites]

I was surprised how much I enjoyed the book given it's not my usual reading. I was very taken in with the people and how they all came together rather than the boat adventures themselves.

[Claudiafhlux18]

This book is a story many years ago. The enormous sea and the adventure story is magical and antique...but every fashionable.

[imSunshine]

I just finished reading the book and I liked it because it is relatable especially the uncommon story of Louise and Larry. I adored the woman though the 'always smells the money' part is kinda funny.

[janinewesterweel]

I rated Adrift 4 out of 4 stars because it is so very well told. I live in Interior Alaska and having been raised here, I have experienced working on riverboats seasonally year after year. It is an amazing way of life and only someone who has lived it can tell the story as well as Charlie Sheldon has in this book. I recognize the reality in each of his characters because I've known people like them. I appreciated the way he built the story around all the different people included in the book. It's a great read!

I really enjoyed this book and it now adds even greater value to have you confirm that he got everything so right! It's often difficult to capture the essence of a place, its people, its unique qualities. Great to have your input.

[janinewesterweel]

I rated this book 2 out of 4 stars in my review. I felt the book was really stretched and was made long and it didn't really appeal to me. I would recommend it to those who read Strongheart and really liked it

I haven't yet read Strong Heart, but enjoyed Adrift. So are you saying that you enjoyed the first but lost interest in the second?

[Verna Coy]

I rated Adrift 4 out of 4 stars because it is so very well told. I live in Interior Alaska and having been raised here, I have experienced working on riverboats seasonally year after year. It is an amazing way of life and only someone who has lived it can tell the story as well as Charlie Sheldon has in this book. I recognize the reality in each of his characters because I've known people like them. I appreciated the way he built the story around all the different people included in the book. It's a great read!

I really enjoyed this book and it now adds even greater value to have you confirm that he got everything so right! It's often difficult to capture the essence of a place, its people, its unique qualities. Great to have your input.

That's absolutely true, thanks for your comment!

[Verna Coy]

I rated Adrift 4 out of 4 stars because it is so very well told. I live in Interior Alaska and having been raised here, I have experienced working on riverboats seasonally year after year. It is an amazing way of life and only someone who has lived it can tell the story as well as Charlie Sheldon has in this book. I recognize the reality in each of his characters because I've known people like them. I appreciated the way he built the story around all the different people included in the book. It's a great read!

This is great to hear first-hand information from a person who lives in the setting of the story. It is good that the author wrote drawing from his experiences. The book was perfectly written.

I agree, it is a very well-written book.Thanks for your comment!

[Adedayo+23]

The book was undoubtedly a different kind of thriller. It grabs you from the first page, a real page-turner. Books about the sea are usually quite uniquely fascinating, and this did not disappoint.

[Kelsey Fulton]

This sounds like an intense and exciting book. I have had some bad experiences with nautical novels, but Adrift sounds worth the read. Dynamic characters and great adventure make for a thrilling plot. It sounds like the book may be a little too intense at some points, but this makes for a real page-turner. I will give this a read!