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Miriam Molina wrote: 13 Apr 2019, 21:04 I am glad that women played vital roles in the book. Louise, Myra, Anne and Heather all showed grit and stability in the midst of their desperate situations.

Which woman is the most unforgettable for you?
Louise is definitely an unforgettable character for me. She is like an Iron Lady who leads strongly in dire situations.
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Eclecticmama wrote: 14 Apr 2019, 14:18 Both Anne and Louise were my favorite female characters.
I loved Anne’s determination to not quit. She reminded me of myself in my current situation. She was also the one who got the second team found, barely holding on herself.
Louise reminds me of my mom, in a way. Despite her own personal tragedy, she got the job done.
Charlie Sheldon did an excellent job showing just how tough a woman can be when faced with the toughest odds. It was one of the reasons I wanted to go on and read his other work.
I was intrigued by the way Charlie Sheldon has developed the characters in this story. Charlie seems to be quite good at storytelling. I loved this fast-paced adventurous novel.
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Dusamae wrote: 14 Apr 2019, 16:44 Louise stood out most for me. I loved, though she doubted herself, how she handled the boat like she had been doing it for years, though she had not been for a long time. She did what was needed and handled herself well when she found out her husband was injured and dying.
Louise is a very strong character which has been portrayed well by the author and should leave a long lasting impression on the readers.
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I haven't read this book but a strong woman makes a book more enjoyable to me. Go get em' ladies!
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In my opinion, Sarah was also strong character. In fact, she was my favorite in the book! I felt that her positivity and grit were a noteworthy aspect and did lend a helping hand to the others. She was a beacon of hope and I very much admired her grit. She came across as a loveable and trustworthy person to me. Just the type I usually enjoy as a character.
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I appreciated the strong female characters in this book, and how they stood up for themselves even when questioned by the men. Anne was my favorite in this regard because I felt like her character prominently displayed these characteristics.
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I thought Louise was representative of most women that I know so I liked her best. Even with doubts she got the job done!
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I think Louise was the most unforgettable, she is different from the typical portrayal of woman, she is not very sympathetic and not typically feminine in nature
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I think its Sarah. Though the situation gave them no hope, but she believed in hope that Williams was alive. Hope and Courage are great characters to fall back to when the situation seems unbearable.
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All the woman in Adrift seemed to be very strong characters. Lousie, Myra, Anne, Marianne and Heather, all of them had a strength that was impressive. Comparing them to Randall(I disliked his character immensely) in particular, they were all great woman. I want to include Sarah in this, she is clearly a strong young woman. They all proved themselves in various situations that made Adrift enjoyable to read. Showing a maturation that the situations demanded. Sheldon wrote many great relatable female characters. :D :D :D
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Louise is easily the most unforgettable for me. She was a determined, strong-willed and extremely intelligent woman who had an admirable character.
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The novel Adrift contains several strong female characters. The females in the book are responsible and respectful to
their co-workers, family members and other people around them. A number of them are college educated, hold licenses or
credentials, own small businesses or are active in projects supporting their local community. My favorite female character
is Anne, because she works diligently in her position as a third mate crew member with the Seattle Express.
She also endured a great deal of stress and hardship to help rescue her fellow crew members when they were stranded.
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Louise is my best. I love how even in the darkest and most trying moment as she loses Larry shes not only composed but dedicated to fight for her future.
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I love any female character who does play the 'please help poor little me'. So Strong Women would be a great book for anyone who feels the same way to read.
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Louise is the woman who stands out the most to me. Her drive to overcome and work through any problem that arises makes her relatable and remarkable. At times doubting herself but resolved to push forward.
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