This novel was both very charming and very refreshing; it's a delight to read. It's not a great work of literature, but it excels at what it is: escapism. Pure fantasy, or perhaps pure day dreams come true; after all, who hasn't wished to backpack across Europe with no ties and be responsible for nothing?Yet Ginny's circumstances aren't perfect, and the desire to read the next envelope, to see what is driving this whole escapade, is really what moves the story along. More than the love interest in London, more than the crazy tattoo artist in Edinburgh (though these characters, and more are rich and diverse), it is the why of the thirteen envelopes that catches hold of your imagination and won't let go. Ginny is not obviously deficient in any way. She's smart, she has friends, and is not too morbidly obsessed with her favorite Aunt's departure. So the reader has to winder why Peg thought this solo adventure in Europe was necessary and what the lesson is for Ginny in the end. All in all, witty and engaging and pure escapism. More of my reviews here: http://bibliophileanonymous.blogspot.com/
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This novel was both very charming and very refreshing; it's a delight to read. It's not a great work of literature, but it excels at what it is: escapism. Pure fantasy, or perhaps pure day dreams come true; after all, who hasn't wished to backpack across Europe with no ties and be responsible for nothing?Yet Ginny's circumstances aren't perfect, and the desire to read the next envelope, to see what is driving this whole escapade, is really what moves the story along. More than the love interest in London, more than the crazy tattoo artist in Edinburgh (though these characters, and more are rich and diverse), it is the why of the thirteen envelopes that catches hold of your imagination and won't let go. Ginny is not obviously deficient in any way. She's smart, she has friends, and is not too morbidly obsessed with her favorite Aunt's departure. So the reader has to winder why Peg thought this solo adventure in Europe was necessary and what the lesson is for Ginny in the end. All in all, witty and engaging and pure escapism. More of my reviews here: http://bibliophileanonymous.blogspot.com/
