I read Escape and really loved it, so it was an obvious choice to read Triumph as well. Carolyn's story is extremely interesting and she seems like a courageous and caring person, but this just fell flat. There was a lot of repetition within the book and it seemed very disjointed. Also, it is great to have self confidence, especially because she lived so much of her life without the ability to have and show it, but a little more humility in this book would have been nice. Also, I get it, she loves Brian and he is very rich and successful. I GET IT, so please stop reminding me every other chapter. All in all, I wish her success, but I don't think I'll be picking up her next book. This book isn't nearly as interesting or gripping as "Escape", and I think it's because this is less about Carolyn (the first half, at least) and more about the raid on YFZ Ranch. In the second half, many of the stories are repeated from her first book, so there is little new content.It was still an interesting book about an interesting subject, but it felt more like reading a textbook than a narrative.
What do You think about Triumph (2000)?
Couldn't finish reading this one. I loved the first one, but this one was just too "slow" for me.
—youppie
The story was compelling, but the book was poorly organized.
—Arnika
I really enjoyed this book! It was hard to put down.
—Chels
