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I liked Steve. He had a no nonsense type of personality, and his decision to abandon ship was thoughtful and matter-of-fact. You could tell he was a good, thorough captain too, because he had his personal journal to corroborate with the ship's journal. I found him dependable and frank, which is something I value in people.
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I loved William. He took the time to evaluate who out of the crew was most likely to survive the hike to get help. He didn't let the urgency of the situation rush his decision either. He also made sure Anne had the clothing she needed, even though that meant taking it from someone who wasn't going to be happy about it. He was a good leader and kept everyone calm with his storytelling. He also had so many other characters devoted to him, which also makes him that much more endearing.
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It would be Larry for me, mostly due to his strong personality.
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I liked Anne, because of her courage, and the fact that she was making a snow cave where she collapsed.
Many girls her age wouldn't have been able to endure what she did.
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They all had such strong, distinctive personalities. I would have to say, William. He had a quiet and steadfast strength about him.
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unamilagra wrote: 02 Apr 2019, 08:17 One thing I really loved about this book was the depth of so many characters. I liked that none of them were perfect. They all had strong points and flaws. I've been having trouble picking my favorite. I find I was really drawn to Pete. He seemed to have such a good heart despite having the hardships with his leg and marital situation. I found myself wanting to read Strong Heart so I could learn a little bit more about him. I also really liked Anne, despite the fact that we never read the story from her point of view. She was so strong and brave despite being young and inexperienced. She was terrified of what she had to do but did it anyway.
Pete was definitely a nice character. He seems to be very determined in what he does. He also loves his son, Sam, and wants the best for him. Too sad that he seems to be working for the wrong company.
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Galesphere wrote: 24 Apr 2019, 09:51 I liked Steve. He had a no nonsense type of personality, and his decision to abandon ship was thoughtful and matter-of-fact. You could tell he was a good, thorough captain too, because he had his personal journal to corroborate with the ship's journal. I found him dependable and frank, which is something I value in people.
I am one person who liked how Steve was able to pay attention to detail. The notebook may not have been able to help him in the case to retain his work since Buckhorn were bent on firing him. I learned something from this though since most of the time we may be drawn to assume things and hence will be caught defenseless.
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unamilagra wrote: 02 Apr 2019, 08:17 One thing I really loved about this book was the depth of so many characters. I liked that none of them were perfect. They all had strong points and flaws. I've been having trouble picking my favorite. I find I was really drawn to Pete. He seemed to have such a good heart despite having the hardships with his leg and marital situation. I found myself wanting to read Strong Heart so I could learn a little bit more about him. I also really liked Anne, despite the fact that we never read the story from her point of view. She was so strong and brave despite being young and inexperienced. She was terrified of what she had to do but did it anyway.
Pete, who worked for the antagonist but was or promises to be a key protagonist.
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I think that William would be my favorite, followed closely by Sarah. Then again, I have always been drawn to indigenous culture. William's knowledge of the wild, his leadership, and his willingness to put his life on the line saved the survivors of the lifeboat he piloted. He did it in a very humble and uncompromising way.
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Definitely William. I like that he's optimistic and he makes a good leader.
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I think that Sarah's courage and dedication impressed me most of all. This makea her my favorite character.
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William's strong character is inspiring. I found his calm disposition under such dire circumstances very interesting. Such selfless, servant leadership is so touching.
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vishu wrote: 03 Apr 2019, 12:50 Larry. Though many might not choose him, his character really stood out to me in the book.
Personally, I don't have anything against Larry. He was a good leader who was ready to lead by example. Many times you will find that most leaders will sit and watch as things are being done. This was not the character of Larry.
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My favorite character was Sarah. I very much admired her grit. She came across as a loveable and trustworthy person to me. I usually enjoy such characters.
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My favorite is Sarah. I admire her strength and optimism. She's positive and brave and always wants to help.
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