I like the descriptions of Alaskan life and jobs which
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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.
1475667
I liked the book because it was a quick moving read and it was interesting to read the details about an Alaskan town. i would recommend this book to anyone from 18 to 45. It was a good book if you want to get lost in a book for a day or two....depending on how fast you read. It is a bit lengthy but I did not seem to mind that fact as I wanted it to go on for a while as I was enjoying it so much.
49022
The story line is good but I enjoyed his description of the culture of the region. It's almost like being there.
1510444
This is a fun story reminiscent of old issues of  "Boy's Life" and similar magazines.  It is an unpretentious telling of Trooper Blake's adventures in Alaska. The writing is straightforward and nothing fancy, but very readable.  Many long time Alaskans will recognize some of the stories as the retelling of actual incidents.  I have listened to the audio version of this book, Produced by Books In Motion and read by Reed McColom.  While the narration is good, obviously no one verified pronunciation of place names, geographical features or Native Alaskan groups before making the recording.  The constant mispronunciations of Unalakleet, Kuskokwim, Inupiaq, and amazingly even the Alaskan town of Valdez (everyone in North America should know that one) are distracting and at times become an irritant while listening to the audio version.
524486
I have ridden in a good many small airplanes, some in Alaska, and I can imagine from the stories that I have heard, that these stories really happened.  Very gtood nonfiction.
2188902
I read this book because my husband and I, along with two other couples, had visited Alaska years ago on a cruise. I loved the experience and have not given up on returning.

Although not superbly written, Memoirs of a Gas Station follows Sam's relationship with Alaska and Denali National Park through the summer.  I felt Sam grew greatly as a result of his experiences and friendships.

This is one college kid's ramblings, not a travelogue. It is humorous and anecdotal.
2466923
These books give a very good perspective on living in the state of Alaska out in the country.  The characters are interesting and the books well plotted.  Often I feel a need to read on past bed time.
4067419
I love to watch all the Alaska shows on TV and this book went into the day-to-day details of life in the Alaskan wilderness. I enjoyed reading Pamela's story and admire her (and her husband's) tenacity for making their dream work, even when things got rough (and cold). I wish I could have seen the photos more clearly in my Kindle version, but Pamela paints a vivid enough picture with her writing that it's OK.
4378645
Stabenow does Alaska proud with great information and description of Alaska and characters that you feel like you are there and know them personally.
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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Very easy and informative read.  A fine perspective of early arctic Alaska economics, culture and conditions from someone living there and not a short term visitor.  I have read a fair amount on Alaska history from a narrative perspective and this is a very good one.
1171495
Alaska then and now is fascinating to me. A lovely record of life as it was and the hardships of living in a remote area.
2923883
I liked the detail of what life was like for homesteaders in sod houses and also the detail of travel in those tough times.
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.
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I have never been to Alaska or the Yukon, but this book makes me want to go. The story overall has a good pace, and the descriptions of the land are really fantastic. The illustrations are amazing and the different layers in the story make me want to read Rumble Bear number two in the future.
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I love most all the stories (true) about Alaska.....also my last name is Ward so there too was a connection.
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"Alaska! Up North and to the Left" provides a close look at life in a remote part of the United States through the lens of a pilot and his physician wife. I was intrigued at the experiences they had coming from Southern California and adapting to the climate of Alaska (literally). Steven Swaks does a wonderful job weaving in humor as he learns to navigate the terrain as a pilot and connect with the community. He provides description of places he visits in a way that I can envision myself present. Although I probably will never have the same types of experiences, this book gives me an eye opening perspective on life there. It is definitely a fun adventure!