Thru-hiking will break your heart

by Carrot Quinn
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Good Books rating 4.17
Travel and Adventure
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  • ID: 3994
  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-20
  • ISBN: 9781511740555
  • Published: 2015-04-22
  • Reviews: 3

In a bid to break free from her internet addiction and the emotional numbness of city life, Carrot Quinn sets out to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, a grueling 2,660-mile journey from Mexico to Canada. The trail tests her physically and emotionally, with challenges ranging from extreme weather to loneliness, but it also introduces her to a diverse group of fellow hikers who share her goal of reaching Canada before winter. /n/n The wilderness becomes a transformative space where Carrot confronts her personal struggles and forms deep bonds with people she might never have met in the 'regular world.' Through shared hardships and triumphs, she discovers the resilience and connections that come from pursuing an extraordinary adventure.

Reviews
Meghan Hikes · Meghan Hikes · 2019-09-30
favorite 5.00

This book is one of the reviewer's favorite books of all time. It's a must-read for any West-Coast outdoor enthusiast.

Meghan Hikes considers Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart one of her favorite books of all time. She highly recommends it to any West-Coast outdoor enthusiast, praising its authenticity and the way it captures the spirit of thru-hiking. The book's raw and honest portrayal of the author's journey resonates deeply with her, making it a standout read. Meghan appreciates the book's unique perspective and the way it brings the thru-hiking experience to life.

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    Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart is hands down one of my favorite books of all time.

    A must-read for any West-Coast outdoor enthusiast.

    The book's raw and honest portrayal of the author's journey resonates deeply.

Alex Roddie · Alex Roddie · 2015-10-12
special 4.00

The book is described as a flawed diamond, not perfect but very special. It stands out among thru-hiking memoirs for its unique perspective.

Alex Roddie found this memoir to be unlike any other thru-hiking book he has read. He describes it as a flawed diamond, acknowledging its imperfections but also highlighting its unique and special qualities. The book's raw and honest portrayal of the author's experiences on the trail resonates deeply, making it a memorable read. Roddie appreciates the authenticity and the way the book captures the essence of the thru-hiking journey, despite its flaws.

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    The result is like no other thru-hiking memoir I have read, and I would describe it as a flawed diamond — certainly not perfect, but very special.

    It's raw, it's honest, and it captures the essence of what hiking the PCT is really like.

    Quinn's writing is unfiltered and real, which makes the book stand out.

Pmags · 2015-08-19
solid 3.50

The book is solidly written with nice turns of phrase and captures the essence of hiking the PCT. It's a polarizing read that may not appeal to everyone.

The reviewer from Pmags found the book to be well-written, with some particularly nice turns of phrase. They believe it effectively captures the essence of what hiking the PCT is like. However, they also note that the book is polarizing and may not appeal to everyone. The raw and unfiltered nature of the writing might be off-putting to some readers, but for those who appreciate authenticity, it offers a unique and engaging perspective.

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    Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart was solidly written.

    Had some nice turns of phrase and, I think, captures the essence of what hiking the PCT is really like.

    It's a polarizing read that may not appeal to everyone.

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