When I read the book description for this book one of the statements was that it would change the way you viewed the ocean. Even with my background in biology, I can say that was a very true statement. The descriptions of whale hunting today were very graphic. The book gives a great view of arctic life especially of penguins and whales and wraps it in a story of following your beliefs and passions. The last quarter of the book was riveting. In my mind, good characters populate a good book. Yunker has drawn some memorable characters...individuals who admit and understand their flaws, who indulge their self-doubts, who interact imperfectly with others and display all the frailties and strengths of human beings. It's easy to connect with them, to both empathize and sympathize with them, to admire them and to loathe them.The Tourist Trail offers eco-terrorism suspense, interpersonal conflict, conflicting emotions and high seas action. Not normally the type of fiction I read, I was nonetheless drawn to the people and the places they inhabit. I began to enjoy being pushed out of my genre comfort zone. The narrative flows smoothly, reminding me of the spoken word.I liked Yunker's book, and I recommend it to my Goodread's friends.
What do You think about The Tourist Trail (2010)?
Kind of preachy but the scenery and penguins made it worthwhile to read.
—jeast
I like the inspiration behind this book! Sea Shepherd forever!!! :)
—noushinkhan
I liked this book. It was very different from most I read.
—geLi
I am about 100 pages in and loving this book.
—Allie
