The book is a mix of beautiful descriptions of New Zealand's trails and personal reflections, but some readers found the focus on emotions and lack of running details disappointing. The author's journey is inspiring, but the execution falls short for some.
The book offers a vivid portrayal of Anna McNuff's 3,000-kilometre journey through New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail. The descriptions of the lush landscapes and the solitude of long-distance running are captivating, making readers yearn for adventure. However, the book's focus on the author's personal emotions and experiences, rather than the technical aspects of running, left some readers wanting more. The lack of preparation and the author's refusal to delve deeper into her emotions were points of criticism. Despite these shortcomings, the book serves as an inspiring story for those who dream of taking on great challenges.
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This was a hard one to rate. On the one hand, I loved the descriptions of the lush New Zealand trails as Anna McNuff takes on an epic 3,000km, six month journey to see what the world has to offer on her own two feet. It sounded amazing.
This book should have been called 'food I ate and people I hugged' that's about the extent of it.
Great inspiring story about a woman running a 3000 kilometer trail in New Zealand. It was fun to read, and the writing is good too.