Pipelines in Paradise

I have never read this author before so I thought I would give her a try. It's summer now and about surfers, and I have also never read a book about surfing in such great detail. I learned about a new way of life while reading this book. The pace was ok as well the writing. I do have to say that this book to me felt more centered on the surfing way of life than a romance it was supposed to be about.

This is the story of Palmer and Riku. Palmer is a thirtysomething man that up and leaves after he finds that his partner of nine years has been cheating on him. He thought everything was great. He leaves his stable life as a science teacher behind to catch the waves in Hawaii. He wants to live in the moment. When he sees the younger Riku he is instantly smitten. Though Riku doesn’t feel the same or does he? Then you have Dill who is very helpful and a good friend to Palmer. They live in the same place and he drives Palmer around. I really liked Dill, such a good guy.

Riku is younger and from Hawaii and has been surfing his whole life. Riku is one of the biggest jerks I have ever read about. I was not really a fan of him at all. We do find out why as we read, but still not a great person in general. I didn't like Riku's surfer friends either. They are rude and arrogant. There are things going on that I did not see coming. I mean really did not see it coming. Never crossed my mind. Most of all though this book is about being free, the adrenaline rush of finding the perfect wave and living life the way you choose with your own choices. I did enjoy reading the growth of Palmer.

I have to say the ending left me kind of hanging. I was hoping there would be more it just felt really rushed. The setting was awesome and I felt like I was on the Northshore. Join these two and see if they have what it takes.