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25th out of 290 books
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965 voters
90 Miles to Freedom
by
K.C. Hilton (Goodreads Author)
"The counselor suggested I start a journal and write down my thoughts. He called it ‘Journal Therapy’ and said it would help me cope with my feelings."
"I’m not sure where to begin, except to say that I had a wonderful life. Actually, it was a perfect life. A loving family and everything money could buy. A life envied by all, but it was stolen from me. I know I made a mista...more
"I’m not sure where to begin, except to say that I had a wonderful life. Actually, it was a perfect life. A loving family and everything money could buy. A life envied by all, but it was stolen from me. I know I made a mista...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
July 16th 2011
by Night Publishing
(first published July 11th 2011)
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ARC - I loved the family dynamic. And the twists and turns that this books takes. I experienced several different emotions reading this book. I would have given it a 5 star but I was a little put-out because of MORGAN! I'm a romantic at heart and I wanted MORE of Morgan and Collin. I want to know what happened after the phone call! I know it was meant to leave the reader to draw their own conclusions... But darn!
Sep 14, 2011
R.J. Gonzales
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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(Sent a copy for review by author)
A great thought-provoking novel, K.C. Hilton’s “90 Miles to Freedom” will take you on an emotional journey and bring out many emotions from beginning to end! There were many parts in this novel that I felt were genuine. The parents, or George and Betty, were such pleasant characters and really gave off that “loving couple” vibe. This novel was a very fast read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! :]
Review originally posted at RJ Does Books
A great thought-provoking novel, K.C. Hilton’s “90 Miles to Freedom” will take you on an emotional journey and bring out many emotions from beginning to end! There were many parts in this novel that I felt were genuine. The parents, or George and Betty, were such pleasant characters and really gave off that “loving couple” vibe. This novel was a very fast read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! :]
Review originally posted at RJ Does Books
Finally my review: OMG are you kidding me! yes this is defiently a good read and it does have the emotional roller coaster ride. to be honest, not to give to much away, i read most of this on lunch and called my mom to tell her i wasn't happy with the way the story was going. she asked if i was completely done and i replied "no, i think i have a few chapters left and i was not happy at all, it sucked." mom told me keep reading. it will all make sense. i finished tonight, i was happy, a little ma...more
As narrator for KC Hilton's The Magic of Finkleton she asked me to read and review this book 90 MIles to Freedom. After procrastinating for some time, I thought I would pick it up and browse the first few pages. I am not naturally a book reader as I lose concentration or simply get bored.
Well! I can tell YOU, sit down, strap up, hankies out and let the roller coaster begin. This writer can get into the depths of your very being with emotionianlism, intelligence and issues I had never even contem...more
Well! I can tell YOU, sit down, strap up, hankies out and let the roller coaster begin. This writer can get into the depths of your very being with emotionianlism, intelligence and issues I had never even contem...more
The description pulled at me until I purchased this book and I'm glad I did. It's a great story. I don't write reviews often, but I had to with this book.
First off, over the years I've heard many people say this-and-that about Florida being over-run with Cubans. To ALL those people that have said anything similar - YOU NEED to read this book! If you know someone who is slightly prejudice towards Cubans or any race for that matter - BUY them this book! It's a lesson to learn.
This story doesn't...more
First off, over the years I've heard many people say this-and-that about Florida being over-run with Cubans. To ALL those people that have said anything similar - YOU NEED to read this book! If you know someone who is slightly prejudice towards Cubans or any race for that matter - BUY them this book! It's a lesson to learn.
This story doesn't...more
ARC - Wow! This is definitly my kind of read. At the end of the fourth chapter I was literally screaming (in my head) "What the heck are you doing? You cant' do that!" It got my attention that's for sure!
Collin's secret, in my opinion, can easily be compared to secrets other people have and keep hidden from their families. Examples: Being a drug dealer or a thief. Collin's secret was different than the normal and it threw me for a loop. I commend Hilton for her research. It was very informative...more
Collin's secret, in my opinion, can easily be compared to secrets other people have and keep hidden from their families. Examples: Being a drug dealer or a thief. Collin's secret was different than the normal and it threw me for a loop. I commend Hilton for her research. It was very informative...more
Collin and Joey have grown up in a wonderful and loving home, both boys have big plans for their future, but on the day that Joey is graduating from high school a tragedy occurs. Soon after, Collin's life spirals out of control, hiding a deep dark secret, Collin turns to alcohol. Thus begins K.C. Hilton's self-published adult novel.
Reading the synopsis of this book is a little bit deceiving, because you are lead to believe that Collin is seeing a therapist and writing in a journal, when thee is...more
Reading the synopsis of this book is a little bit deceiving, because you are lead to believe that Collin is seeing a therapist and writing in a journal, when thee is...more
90 Miles to Freedom is about family, friendship, and how a single decision can effect all of the ones we love.
The story centers around a young man named Collin, his younger brother Joey, and their parents George and Betty. It's a very loving close-nit family, but their idyllic world comes crashing down shortly after the story begins.
The book moves forward and backward from this point in time, revealing events that lead to it, and what happens as a result.
I liked the writing style and the way KC...more
The story centers around a young man named Collin, his younger brother Joey, and their parents George and Betty. It's a very loving close-nit family, but their idyllic world comes crashing down shortly after the story begins.
The book moves forward and backward from this point in time, revealing events that lead to it, and what happens as a result.
I liked the writing style and the way KC...more
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"90 Miles to Freedom'' was a very touching and thought provoking book. I lost my dad when i was 12 years old. Collin one of the main character's in the book lose's both of his parent's in a tragic accident. In the middle of the book we find out why Collin lost his parents and a secret that he has been keeping. This book brought tear's to my eye's as i read it. It brought back so many memories of my own dad. I ask the same question that Collin ask's. ( What If ). Also the book touches on smugglin...more
This book was not what I was expecting at all. At first just from the title I thought it was going to be about like a ridiculous 90 mile marathon that someone created or something weird like that. Then when I started reading it I realized it wasn't that at all, and then halfway through the book what I thought the book was changed again! So yes as it says in the back it was an "emotional rollercoaster". Overall this book was very intense to say the least and really made me want to cry from happin...more
Freedom always has a price. K.C. Hilton sends that message out in this book really good. I really don't want to write a spoiler review for you so I will not tell you any of the plot line. If you are looking for a fast paced action adventure book this is the one for you. We meet a lot of characters that all have their problems and somehow K.C. pulls it all together in the end. If you are looking for a change in your style of reading and going to a more contemporary feel than purchase this book yo...more
This is more of a 3.5 star rating.
Let's see, this book was good. But, it could have been GREAT. Don't get me wrong, I'd definitely say that K.C. Hilton is a talented writer!
I was eager to read 90 Miles to Freedom because of the mostly positive reviews and then quickly downloaded it onto my kindle app. The plot summary sounded captivating, so I went into the book expecting it to be superb.
It started out pretty well, I like the approach that Hilton took on the narrative (it reminds me a lot of J...more
Let's see, this book was good. But, it could have been GREAT. Don't get me wrong, I'd definitely say that K.C. Hilton is a talented writer!
I was eager to read 90 Miles to Freedom because of the mostly positive reviews and then quickly downloaded it onto my kindle app. The plot summary sounded captivating, so I went into the book expecting it to be superb.
It started out pretty well, I like the approach that Hilton took on the narrative (it reminds me a lot of J...more
Yay! I was sent a copy of this by the lovely K.C Hilton and it arrived just in time for me to take it to London with me - perfect reading for the return journey because I'd spent the entire ride to London AND the first hour of the return on the less-than-awesome Mist Over Pendle so it was great to have on hand something I knew I could finish before arriving home (thus meaning I could make a start on book #3) and that I also knew I'd really enjoy.
Well, that an educated guess told me I'd likely re...more
Well, that an educated guess told me I'd likely re...more
I found this to be a disappointing read. I bought it because it was well rated and reviews said that it was a non-stop page turner.
It was not.
It was started out as a family drama and then became a story about rescuing illegals from Cuba, which was having a hard time keeping my interest. Then it became somewhat sci-fi when the story hits a reset button and undoes things that already have taken place and with no explanation.
What?
What did this story want to be? Too many things and it doesn't work.
S...more
It was not.
It was started out as a family drama and then became a story about rescuing illegals from Cuba, which was having a hard time keeping my interest. Then it became somewhat sci-fi when the story hits a reset button and undoes things that already have taken place and with no explanation.
What?
What did this story want to be? Too many things and it doesn't work.
S...more
I wish I could have rated this a 3.5. It was a fast easy read with an interesting twist at the ending. The ending threw me off a bit. i wanted it to go on longer. It did have the F word in it a couple of times and that almost made me put it down. I don't like language that harsh in the books i read. The fact that it ended to quick and the language is why I gave it a 3.
I wavered between giving this 2 and 3 stars. I liked the plot, and the peek into illegal immigration was fascinating. However, the characters were one-dimensional. The twists and turns everybody talks about - the reason I bought this book - weren't very twisty. I was not surprised by anything in this book. It was a pleasant read, and the dynamic between the brothers was engaging.
The first three quarters of this book isn't bad - the characters could be more developed and some of the language is a bit sloppy. The last quarter has a (poor) series of plot twists that I found annoying.
I read this book since it had been highly rated by a number of other reads - personally I was disappointed, but this probably means that I am not part of the target audience.
I read this book since it had been highly rated by a number of other reads - personally I was disappointed, but this probably means that I am not part of the target audience.
I wasn't expecting such a wonderful book! A lot of the reviews talked about the 'emotional roller coaster' they experienced and I was really doubtful. I put this one on the shelf to read later, but the cover was calling out to me.
They were completely right! There was so much going on, but it never stopped interesting me. I cannot wait to read other books by Hilton! The characters were really well developed as well as the plot.
**I won this book in a First-Reads Giveaway. My review is a reflecti...more
They were completely right! There was so much going on, but it never stopped interesting me. I cannot wait to read other books by Hilton! The characters were really well developed as well as the plot.
**I won this book in a First-Reads Giveaway. My review is a reflecti...more
Feb 02, 2013
Janet C.
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who loves a good story
Recommended to Janet C. by:
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The author did an excellent job of developing each character and drawing me in for the great finale. A truly wonderful adventure with a huge twist that I loved. Way to go K.C. Hilton!!
(As much as I enjoyed this book, I still had a hard time with the occasional crude language.)
(As much as I enjoyed this book, I still had a hard time with the occasional crude language.)
I found this book not to be very believable. The characters were not well-developed, and very corny and so unrealistic. The ending was just plain awful, in my opinion. The book did not speak to me at all. I almost stopped reading a quarter of the way through, and I really wished I had once I finished.
I loved this book. After the first chapter I was worried it wouldn't pull me in, but a few pages later, right in the beginning, it threw a curveball. Loved it. Throughout the book I wanted to know more and more and got lost in this book every time I read another page, which is one of the best parts. I thought the ending was heart wrenching, and the real ending was amazing. Both made me cry. It is definitely worth the read. It is fairly short, but packs a wonderful story in a few pages.
This was a quick story of second chances. I enjoyed the déjà vu! This family was full of love for each other and others. There's the moral dilema of helping illegals or not. Interesting and thought provoking. A good read but there are typos which can be annoying.
May 12, 2012
Florence
added it
This was a good book, had a lot of flash forwards; and flash backwards; did not entirely like the ending thought it was going to have one ending; and then it appeared maybe the main character had been dreaming and ended in a different way. Very confusing. But a good book!
Huh? Is the best word to describe this book. I think with proper editing and re-writing a decent story could have been eked out, but as it is, it's a jumbled mess. It's more like an outline to a story, and I spent half of the time rolling my eyes.
Great story and character development. Writing was a little simple at times with a lot description about things unimportant to the story. Wanted to give this 3 1/2 stars because I hated the ending but still think the book is worth reading and would recommend it.
A perfect life unravels as a series of events occur in the lives of Collin, his family and fiance. Travel with Collin on his boat trips from FL to assisst in the rescue of Cubans looking for a better life here in the US. Live with Collin as he succumbs to the depths of regret, remorse and the bottle. Watch as he tries desperately to piece his life back together.
Could have been good....... but it wasn't. It felt like someone picked up my book and randomly tore pages or groups of pages out. Didn't flow at all. Which is too bad, there were parts that I really liked.
Enjoyable read with a few surprises! Starts out meeting the family, then we find out the little fishing boat trips aren't what they seem. Interesting story about those leaving the poverty in Cuba.
I wanted to like it. I really did. Interesting topic, but from the get-go waaay too predictable. Every turn I'm screaming in my head, I know what's going to happen, just get to it already!! By the time I feel like "okay this is getting interesting" I look down and my Kindle shows I'm 70% through. The book ends like the author wants to please the reader and tidy up the mess they made.
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Born and raised in Aurora, Illinois I spent my childhood playing street games with the neighborhood kids. When I wasn't outside, I spent much of my time reading and getting lost in adventurous worlds and whirlwind courtships. At the age of seventeen, I moved to Kentucky and eventually began to raise a family of my own.
I have always been entranced by stories of magical adventure, and though I have...more
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