My guys book club read this recently. At 4+ stars in the Goodreads universe I thought I was in for a treat.

I found it to be a daily diary with some salt and pepper thrown in for good measure. While depth is implied, any meaning or deeper exploration is up to the reader's interpretation.

**Spoilers Below**

Generally summed up as: My boys couldn't go with me to take care of fish at a remote location. I hiked daily to check on the fish. I sang poorly and loudly to alert bears of my presence. I missed my boys and will tell you some stories about them. I went on a trip similar to this previously. The wildlife, weather and remoteness hint at drama. No real drama occurred. I was excited to see my family. Presumably the fish and family all lived happily ever after. The End.

There are books that stick with you for decades or even a lifetime after reading it once. The Names of the Stars is not one of those books. This book did make me want to go camping and fishing, so that's a good thing!

Those seeking to find themselves may find this a very different book than those who are already found.