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My Journey to the Ocean (All Colors of the Rainbow Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lena Mikado (Author), Fiona Jayde (Illustrator), Courtney Diles (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 429 ratings

Synopsis

What if you woke up one day only to find out that everything has changed forever?Elena knows what she wants from life, she has her whole world charted out and is engaged to be married to Alex, but when she takes a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the beautiful southern charm of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, her whole world is rocked and rolled when she meets handsome Chris. No one told her she may have to make a choice, but now, faced with the inevitable reality, she realizes that her final destination is not nearly as important as her endless Journey to the Ocean.

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WRITER'S PERSONAL STORY STRANGER THAN FICTIONASSOCIATED PRESS"ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) -- As a girl growing up in Voronezh, Russia, Lena Mikado loved the Southern classic novel, "Gone with the Wind." Of course, she was reading it in her native language - Russian...""Amidst the humor, very poignant and philosophical moments." - My Sweet Delirium"You will laugh like you did with Bridget Jones, you will cry like you did with Eat, Pray, Love. It will stay in your heart forever." - Bookworm and Coffee
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    All Colors of the Rainbow
  2. Print length
    396 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 14, 2015
  5. Reading age
    17 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
  7. File size
    3.4 MB
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"Amidst the humor, very poignant and philosophical moments." - My Sweet Delirium
"You will laugh like you did with Bridget Jones, you will cry like you did with Eat, Pray, Love. It will stay in your heart forever." - Bookworm and Coffee

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QI89NW4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lena Mikado; 3rd edition (February 14, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 429 ratings

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Lena Mikado

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As a girl growing up in Voronezh, Russia, Lena Mikado loved the Southern classic novel Gone with the Wind so much so that she now lives with her husband and 3 children in the sunny Golden Isles of Georgia, and she strongly suspects that her fascination with the work of Margaret Mitchell had a great deal to do with how her life unfolded. Writing about the magic way fiction and reality tend to interweave in our everyday lives has become Lena’s true motivation on her creative journey. When not busy writing, she loves learning French, traveling the world with her family, belly-dancing and enjoying an occasional glass of wine in her lovely back yard.

Lena writes tongue-in-cheek, reality-based novels that take the reader on an enjoyable trip all around the world that are full of colorful, thought-provoking reflections on the matters that preoccupy most of us every minute of our lives: relationships, parenthood and trying to live in the present moment—all of that with a splash of delicious, flying-by-the-seat-of-your-pants humor splashed on top. My Journey to the Ocean and A Year in the Sky are the first two novels of the All Colors of the Rainbow series, and they are now available from all major online bookstores. Lena is currently working on her third and final novel in the series—titled It's All About Love. Visit her online at lenamikado.com.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and a good summer read. They appreciate the cute, profound autobiographical story of a Russian girl seeking experiences. The characters are well-developed and described accurately. Readers describe the writing as honest, frank, and true. They also mention that the emotional rollercoaster is heartfelt and brings back memories. However, some feel the book lacks down-to-earth content and is boring. Opinions differ on the readability - some find it easy to follow and fresh, while others find the writing difficult to follow and rambling.

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31 customers mention "Fun read"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They describe it as a light read with a nostalgic touch. The dialog is described as real and funny. Readers appreciate the introspective romance and cultural elements. Overall, they find it a good summer read that keeps their interest.

"...Its effervescence was addictive, the dialog real and incredibly funny, the setting ideal for a summer romance to bloom, but here's a girl set on a..." Read more

"This is a fun memoir about youth, enjoying life and making choices. I had trouble with the author's narration and rambling style...." Read more

"Such a fun and easy read! I completely lost myself in the vivid imagery of these characters and their surroundings...." Read more

"I loved reading this! It was such a fun read but also had that beautiful nostalgic touch to it when thinking of the days when life was easier and..." Read more

31 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive3 negative

Customers find the story engaging and enjoyable. They describe it as an autobiographical memoir about a young Russian girl seeking experiences. Readers enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions and heartfelt tenderness as the girl explores her life. The book includes fairytale references, drama, and lighthearted moments. Overall, customers appreciate the author's insightful observations on life, relationships, and love.

"...all, I loved the writer's astute observations on life, relationships, love. They come up suddenly and unexpectedly and truly blew me away...." Read more

"Such a fun and easy read! I completely lost myself in the vivid imagery of these characters and their surroundings...." Read more

"...It was such a fun read but also had that beautiful nostalgic touch to it when thinking of the days when life was easier and filled with so much..." Read more

"...This one was much different. It makes you ponder life. You will enjoy the story. If you find it not to be an easy read,I urge you to keep reading...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters. They find the descriptions accurate.

"...much more as it allowed me to visualize the story and relate to the characters better...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the characters, the descriptions were spot-on, and I couldn't put the book down...." Read more

"...It is worth it. Great characters, you grow to understand things that you didn't know you didn't understand. Lol enjoy!..." Read more

"...You can really sympathize with the main character because the rambling symbolizes the tornado this young woman is caught in...." Read more

4 customers mention "Authenticity"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's authenticity. They find the writing genuine, honest, and relatable.

"So real. I can imagine every single incident happening just as described...." Read more

"...It’s a story of love, of adventure, of life. It’s frank and honest, surprising and funny. And I enjoyed every single word I read." Read more

"...country so much different from her own, but also - with its friendly, sincere and full of impetus writing style - projects the reader into the..." Read more

"FUN read • Relatable • Exotic • Exciting and True!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotion"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotional, with a rollercoaster of emotions as the author explores her self-worth. They find it romantic, dramatic, and filled with lighthearted reminders of bittersweet moments and situations. The book is easy to read, funny, and brings back memories.

"...It is a roller coaster ride of emotiom, and heart felt tenderness as she explores her own coming of age." Read more

"...Romantic, dramatic, and filled with light hearted reminders of bittersweet moments/situations in life we can all relate to...." Read more

"...sincere and full of impetus writing style - projects the reader into the marvelous swarm of emotions..." Read more

"Loved it! Easy reading, very funny, brought lots of memories. Great summer book. Goes well with a glass of wine :)) Lena Mikado, what's next?!" Read more

14 customers mention "Readability"7 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability. Some find it easy to follow with great writing and freshness, while others mention issues like rambling narration, typos, grammar errors, and poor editing.

"...I also loved Lena Mikado's freshness in her writing. Her analogies are something else. So to the point and original, I had to highlight them...." Read more

"...I had trouble with the author's narration and rambling style...." Read more

"Such a fun and easy read! I completely lost myself in the vivid imagery of these characters and their surroundings...." Read more

"...There was a lot of turmoil and inner dialogue that was very repetitive. The story was flat and just became uninteresting...." Read more

4 customers mention "Boredom"0 positive4 negative

Customers dislike the book. They say it lacks a story, poor dialogue, and is boring. They mention too much partying and not enough down-to-earth life.

"...The story was flat and just became uninteresting. I found the characters underdeveloped, and confusing to follow...." Read more

"...To much partying and not enough down to earth life." Read more

"This book has no story, poor dialog and just simply boring." Read more

"Not worth my time." Read more

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  • MariaM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Effervescent and astonishingly honest
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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    A travel-loving Russian girl gets to go to the States to work for four months, leaving behind the love of her life until she returns and commits for life. A new country, new friends, new ways, Elena falls in love with everything but in spite of being the object of handsome Chris's constant flirtation, she hangs on to her principles and her commitment to her Russian fiance. But is that what her future has in store for her?

    I read this brilliant book in one day (and the best part of the night). Knowing it's autobiographical made it so much more interesting. Its effervescence was addictive, the dialog real and incredibly funny, the setting ideal for a summer romance to bloom, but here's a girl set on a dream wedged into her mind from a young age and although she sees where her future lies, she holds on to that dream until the very end. I found this utterly refreshing. No one would blame Elena for living a summer love especially after the relentness pressing she gets from Chris, but she sticks to her guns even though her mind and her body betray her. I fell in love with all the characters, and knowing they're all out there, I just want to meet them and be their friends. I also loved Lena Mikado's freshness in her writing. Her analogies are something else. So to the point and original, I had to highlight them. But most of all, I loved the writer's astute observations on life, relationships, love. They come up suddenly and unexpectedly and truly blew me away. That was one mature twenty-year old. The happy end was also heart-clenching.

    I highly recomment this fun and light read.
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  • J. B. Fox
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not my type of writing style but still a great story that by the end had me hooked
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
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    This is a fun memoir about youth, enjoying life and making choices.

    I had trouble with the author's narration and rambling style. Sometimes she would go off in philosophical tangents and jump around the story leaving me trying to keep track and wondering where she was trying to go with all of this. But since I have strict policy of sticking with books until the end unless they are complete rubbish, I was glad that I kept reading.

    By the end I was emotionally invested and interested in what happened even if still frustrated at the author's style. The YouTube slideshow link after the epilogue really made me appreciate the book that much more as it allowed me to visualize the story and relate to the characters better.

    While I wasn't particularly enjoying the book for most of the time that I read it, by the end I was left wanting more.
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  • Rosie D.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Too much introspection!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2015
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    It started well, but half way through I was bored. There was a lot of turmoil and inner dialogue that was very repetitive. The story was flat and just became uninteresting. I found the characters underdeveloped, and confusing to follow. There were a couple of places in the book where the sentence did' t continue to the next page. The story kept my interest for awhile, and then it just fizzled.
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  • J. R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and flirty journey to the heart!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
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    Such a fun and easy read! I completely lost myself in the vivid imagery of these characters and their surroundings. It doesn't hurt that I'm a romantic at heart, and this story completely delivers. I absolutely loved the fact that two completely different people can come together and make their lives so so much better just by chance! This an amazing love story that makes you want to find this kind of happiness in your own life! I wish this book was longer, and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. In my opinion this would be great as a TV show, just sayin'. Love, Love, LOVE!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too many mistakes, too much rambling, not fun
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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    I love to read. I can read cereal boxes, menus, anything. This book, though, wasn't fun. I had to force myself to finish the book. First, the typos and mistakes are overwhelming. I have never read a Kindle book with so many mistakes -- mispellings, missing words, inaccuracies. Second, the author rambles on and on, and then just stops mid-thought and goes to another scene. It has potential, but it needs to be streamlined and edited. I got the book free, and I would have been very upset if I had paid even 99 cents for it.
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  • LVAN
    1.0 out of 5 stars My Darling Reader
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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    I started this book thinking it would be a fun read. I usually give a book about 100 pages more or less just to give it a chance, but the third time in as many pages, I read "My darling reader", I thought I was going to pull my darling head of hair out of my head!! That's all I could think of---when is she going to say it again. Obviously, I couldn't finish even the first chapter.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll fall in love with this story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
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    I loved reading this! It was such a fun read but also had that beautiful nostalgic touch to it when thinking of the days when life was easier and filled with so much adventure. I enjoyed the characters, the descriptions were spot-on, and I couldn't put the book down. The existential thought rambling was probably my favorite part because you feel like you know the author and that she thinks the same thoughts you do. Highly recommend for a light summer read!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to describe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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    I enjoyed the story very much. It wasn't an easy read for me. I normally fly through books. This one was much different. It makes you ponder life. You will enjoy the story. If you find it not to be an easy read,I urge you to keep reading. It is worth it. Great characters, you grow to understand things that you didn't know you didn't understand. Lol enjoy! Hard to review, but please take the time to read.
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  • JoieCo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute,Inspiring, and Reassuring
    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2015
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    I liked it. With characters that are so relatable and situations everyone remembers or can easily imagine themselves in. Makes for an enjoyable read where I found myself smirking and nodding on multiple occasions. I enjoyed the style because "this is what this book is at times –the stream of my confused consciousness".
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  • Irina Puzakova
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet cocktail of burning love, serious fun and eternal life dilemmas
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2015
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    It's a time machine of a book for me as I was lucky enough to be part of the story, so vividly written that it made me relive the 2004 summer as if it was yesterday and not ten years ago. And good heavens, what a summer it was!

    Elena, Scarlett O'Hara at heart, travels from a small Russian city via the dazzling lights of New York to a hidden gem in the boiling hot Georgia where the last thing she wants is to encounter a guy who will stand in the way of her upcoming wedding. Her journey is an emotional roller-coaster that will keep you glued to this page-turner or screen-swiper from page one.

    Two hearts find a mutual beat in a remote place by the ocean, with the author being literally split throughout the novel between the continents as well as between the choice of following her mind or her heart. It made me shed tears of sweet nostalgia as well as joy, and belly laugh at a myriad of troubled adventures that only carefree under-aged girls could get themselves into. A colourfully portrayed bouquet of drunken love, alcohol-fuelled parties and pondering philosophical questions about life, love and happiness that seem to occupy a much mature mind than that of a 20-year old girl.

    It's a funny and inspirational read from start to finish that would make you believe in true love, empower you to go search for it or thank the universe if it's already gifted you with one. Go read it right now, keep it on your bedside table for when you feel low and fear not anything in life like a twenty-something would not!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Sweet cocktail of burning love, serious fun and eternal life dilemmas

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2015
    It's a time machine of a book for me as I was lucky enough to be part of the story, so vividly written that it made me relive the 2004 summer as if it was yesterday and not ten years ago. And good heavens, what a summer it was!

    Elena, Scarlett O'Hara at heart, travels from a small Russian city via the dazzling lights of New York to a hidden gem in the boiling hot Georgia where the last thing she wants is to encounter a guy who will stand in the way of her upcoming wedding. Her journey is an emotional roller-coaster that will keep you glued to this page-turner or screen-swiper from page one.

    Two hearts find a mutual beat in a remote place by the ocean, with the author being literally split throughout the novel between the continents as well as between the choice of following her mind or her heart. It made me shed tears of sweet nostalgia as well as joy, and belly laugh at a myriad of troubled adventures that only carefree under-aged girls could get themselves into. A colourfully portrayed bouquet of drunken love, alcohol-fuelled parties and pondering philosophical questions about life, love and happiness that seem to occupy a much mature mind than that of a 20-year old girl.

    It's a funny and inspirational read from start to finish that would make you believe in true love, empower you to go search for it or thank the universe if it's already gifted you with one. Go read it right now, keep it on your bedside table for when you feel low and fear not anything in life like a twenty-something would not!
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  • Client d'Amazon
    1.0 out of 5 stars L’intérêt de l’histoire.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2021
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    Pas assez d’informations et trop dure à suivre l’histoire.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2021
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    I really wanted to love this story, and gutted that I ended up skipping through chunks of it. Dunno why. Just did.
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  • lelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beach Read But A Very Enjoyable One
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2021
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    Being an absolutely hopeless romantic this book ticked all the boxes.

    Spent the entire time egging Elena to get a move on.

    I won't spoil it for you though!
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