I found the book a dull slog and hoped the film would be more inspiring. Regrettably however the film was a heavily diluted version of the book (in my personal opinion), with vast swathes of Strayed's experience left out. This rendered the film hollowed out and meaningless.
What Strayed accomplished on the PCT was courageous on many levels, and she writes about it dryly. The film though is an entire swing and a miss, and does Strayed's impressive personal growth a huge disservice.
What Strayed accomplished on the PCT was courageous on many levels, and she writes about it dryly. The film though is an entire swing and a miss, and does Strayed's impressive personal growth a huge disservice.