This was a book I wouldn't have chosen on my own. My mom had given this to me as a Christmas present and it turned out to be a rather inspiring read. It's based on a true legend, following two elderly ladies who are left behind by their tribe. There's a lot this little book covers in so few words, ranging from societal expectations based on gender to commentary on not judging one's potential based on their age. I really liked the camaraderie the two ladies demonstrated, intent on at least trying before they die. That alone made this a worthwhile read.

Unfortunately, this was also, at times, more of a chore to read. Not that the prose is difficult by any means, but the prose can be same-y and there's a lot "This happened. Then this happened. Also this happened. This is how they did that thing. And also this thing." Very rarely were there introspective moments - there's actually one in the middle of the book where these two just talked and it's super sentimental... and then proceeds to jump back into IKEA instructions of what happens in the wilderness and their survival strategies. I get that it's supposed to evoke actual verbal storytelling, especially with the pacing (which makes these feel like segments of a bedtime story, truth be told, and that's pretty awesome), but it doesn't always do the story favors or justice when it has to be conveyed in written form.

Regardless, this was an enjoyable, quick read.