Fun read about Alaska
350983
Great author and book. Really enjoy this series. I have read almost all of them.  Looking forward to the next one.
3728368
I enjoyed this short and brief tour of Alaska and the beautiful photos of Alaska with a short glimpse of it all.  I did find two what looked like misspelled words but maybe not!  These are my brief notes of why I am giving this ebook four stars.  I would really though just recommend this ebook for young children or those who only wan very short glimpses of Alaska.  I received this ebook for free and in return I have now given it an honest review.
Very good job Sir!  By Angela
3320691
Alaskan life and various situations explained with down to earth solutions to daily challenges and lots of humor.  Enjoyable and written so that you can easily envision the people, the places and the event.  Loved every laughing moment!
3404001
I have a clear fascination with Alaska.  If I were younger I would love to live there.  These are so interesting about their way of life during the early days.  So very enjoyable!
821061
A well-written and developed story that got my attention in the first chapter.  Wonderful images of life in Alaska, interesting characters and a intriguing story line.  Just the kind of story that I like to hang out with for awhile.
1935128
Interesting.  I learned a lot about Alaska, how to survive in a harsh environment, and I enjoyed the characters.  I liked that it didn't have a "perfect" ending.
2817184
Jimmy starts from the beginning of time, and fast forwards from first humans and mammoths roaming into the Alaska area. This is a history lesson on the development of the area and how some of the names of the area got their names. We fast forwards at times and get into American involvement of the area. I am about half way through reading, and have enjoyed what I have read very much. We just got back from an Alaska cruise and I was the historian for other members of our party and guides on what I had read from his novel. Some of the events in Jimmy's book were repeated on some of our guided tours. I would have like to see some pictures of the events he writes about in his book. But, my minds eye could imagine the events and the surroundings he wrote about. So far, so good. Enjoy
p.s. I can't wait to finish this book and read his other book "Hawaii".
3973259
Lisa was our tour guide for Denali Park last month. She loves Alaska and is a great story teller. She continues with those talents in this book. Great read!
1085025
I picked up the book because it is about Alaska.  I love Alaska--the tourist version--and my idyllic notions about life there.  Straley's descriptions of Cold Storage, Alaska did not disappoint me.  He doesn't overload the reader with the detail, but presents the setting as a living character in the book.

The story about the Miles and Clive holds together.  Clive, the criminal brother, returns to Cold Storage after being released from prison.  His brother, Miles, returned there after a stint in the service.  He's the locate PA-health care provider.

The story, in my opinion, is about each of the brother's struggle to define their lives in this cold, remote outpost of humanity.

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I love being drawn into the daily life stories in Alaska, without actually having to brave the cold!  Ms. Lende is a wonderful writer, introducing us to her friends, relatives and neighbors in such a gentle way that I feel I know them myself - all with the majestic backdrop of Alaska.
One of those books you wish wouldn't end.
21518
This writer knows Alaska!  Great settings, authentic portrayals.
590656
Actual murder mystery here. I like the descriptions of Alaskan life and jobs which, as an "outsider" are very interesting. And of course, the main character, Kate Shugak, is endearing and is the reason I like the series.
3098278
Great insight into life in a small Alaska town.  Sometimes funny, serious, and always about the caring among family, friends, and neighbors.  Would definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy interactions between small town residents, animals, the unexpected, life and death.  Not.only is the book a great read, but is sometimes thought provoking.
533878
I chose this book because it sounded interesting.  The characters were well defined.  I loved being in Alaska just by reading the book.
4759480
We took a trip to Alaska this summer and learned about this book. Very interesting if you want to learn more about this time period.
3845934
This book has particular appeal to those who have visited Alaska and were impressed by the awesome beauty of the wilderness.  Bob Durr's book is very readable - it holds your interest through an descriptive storytelling style.  Occasionally the philosophizing gets a little tiresome, but then we are back to the story line and things move along briskly.  I think Durr's characterizations of the people are particularly effective and help you to visualize each scene as it unfolds.  He also incorporates passages written by his sons, Steve and Jon.  In summary, I enjoyed the book and plan to read Durr's other book about Alaska!
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We recommend this book for people who want to get the most out of their Alaska vacation.  Have fun!  We did.