I think that this book is not what I look for in books that I read. It is a book that keeps repeating the same things. I feel that Part one and Part two are too similar because all they do is wander until they find a place to go. I do feel that Cynthia Voight made up good characters and my favorates are Sammy and Maybeth. Sammy's stubborness is fun and help's add to the story. Maybeth is a complex character. She only speaks to immediate family and is thought to be retarded. She finally proves everyone wrong at the end of the book. I like her for that. I feel that this is not my favorite book, but it was well written.