Review of Bluewater Walkabout

[Preya Akhter]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Bluewater Walkabout" by Tina Dreffin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tina Dreffin's Bluewater Walkabout: Into Africa can be described as a bold adventure that delves deep into the unknown realms of the human mind. A story that develops as smoothly as the sail during a storm takes the reader on a ride as complex and involved as the author’s. The literary device’s emotional tidal wave that sings the melody of affection in its verses is a cry to its prosaic sea, but it is equally gentle in its portrayal of the majestic beauty of natural landscapes. Her words are as solid as the African sun; they are hot in exposing self-pity and, at the same time, warm in making us build a shadow of introspection. The plot is a delicate balance between physical reality—the continent of rough physicality and spiritual heritage—and the internal world—the territory that has been through one’s tumultuous times.

This work by the author is not a geographical journey to Africa but a sacred trip for the wounded soul. The size of the continent is big, just like the heart of a human, which can feel happiness and grief. It is as inspiring as the animals Dreffin comes across to see her stand and share her journey with mental health issues. It is through this true expose of herself that she takes the readers on this journey of change.

This is not only a story of travel filled with risks that takes place across the blue planet, but a poetic or philosophical work that meditates on the human being. Being lucent, or rather, taking turns with the sun and the lighthouse, Dreffin’s writing guides the readers through the storms of tenderness and reminds them that no one is suffering alone. This is a book that imprints itself in the hearts and souls of people as a symbol of hope and humanism, of the strength of the story and the path.

I will give this book a 5 out of 5 star rating. The editing was very excellently done, and there is little that a reader cannot potentially dislike about this book. It aims to be the traveling companion of all, whether a frequent or first-time traveler. At Bluewater Walkabout, one is led on a journey of discovery. It is a message that brings back a lot of adventure that is not factual but is rooted in every individual’s spiritual depth.

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Bluewater Walkabout
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