by Gillian Bradshaw
*** [3/5]
This book has a sad tone and an environmental bent. I really like Bradshaw's historic work but this book had less to offer. The story is told about a woman diagnosed with a terminal illness and her decision to spend her remaining time exposing questionable forestry practices. While the premise is interesting the story never delivers and the end wraps up mostly the way anyone might predict by chapter 2. Check it out at the local library, not worth buying.
Monday, January 21, 2008
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by Bill Bryson
** [2/5]
I expected to enjoy this book more. It was highly recommended by other hikers, but I found it rather tedious. Bryson tells the story of his own attempt to hike the Appalachian trial. While he has many adventures, and he does kindle a desire to hike the trail, his story is far from entertaining. The whole book reminded me of flipping through someone else's photo album. Sure there are a few funny stories, but not really the best use of a few hours.
** [2/5]
I expected to enjoy this book more. It was highly recommended by other hikers, but I found it rather tedious. Bryson tells the story of his own attempt to hike the Appalachian trial. While he has many adventures, and he does kindle a desire to hike the trail, his story is far from entertaining. The whole book reminded me of flipping through someone else's photo album. Sure there are a few funny stories, but not really the best use of a few hours.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
King Solomon's Mines
by H.Rider Haggard
**** [4/5]
I am not sure why I just recently found this book, but it was worth reading. It is the story of a group of British men in the 1880's who cross the desert in search of King Solomon's Mines. They story of the journey is exciting, fast paced, and well written. The adventure is the type that explores the inner thoughts of the men on the journey and has plenty of plot twists to keep you interested. Well worth the time!
**** [4/5]
I am not sure why I just recently found this book, but it was worth reading. It is the story of a group of British men in the 1880's who cross the desert in search of King Solomon's Mines. They story of the journey is exciting, fast paced, and well written. The adventure is the type that explores the inner thoughts of the men on the journey and has plenty of plot twists to keep you interested. Well worth the time!
The Whistling Season
by Ivan Doig
***** [5/5]
This is a great book. The story is centered around a one room school house in Montana in the homestead period. The perspective of a young boy and his brothers is crafted with wonderful anecdotes of childhood. Remarkably fresh and funny with great pioneer characters. Great stuff.
***** [5/5]
This is a great book. The story is centered around a one room school house in Montana in the homestead period. The perspective of a young boy and his brothers is crafted with wonderful anecdotes of childhood. Remarkably fresh and funny with great pioneer characters. Great stuff.
Walking in Circles Before Lying Down
by Merrill Markoe
** [2/5]
This is a short novel about the life changes of a silly woman. I picked it up because I was interested in the talking dog part (who won't be really) but it was disappointing. After the initial chapters of the book and the silly decisions I expected the dog to add a suave outlook with some decent ideas, but instead the dog contributes fairly realistic dog dialog. He focuses on food, females, and fun. Not a horrible read but not much to recommend it.
** [2/5]
This is a short novel about the life changes of a silly woman. I picked it up because I was interested in the talking dog part (who won't be really) but it was disappointing. After the initial chapters of the book and the silly decisions I expected the dog to add a suave outlook with some decent ideas, but instead the dog contributes fairly realistic dog dialog. He focuses on food, females, and fun. Not a horrible read but not much to recommend it.
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