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2.0�toiles sur 5 Can't fit a square peg in a round hole, D�c 22 2003

Par	Dave Schwinghammer "Dave Schwinghammer" (Little Falls, Minnesota USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Singing of the Dead: A Kate Shugak Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

THE SINGING OF THE DEAD seems to be about two different stories: The first involves Kate Shugak's new job as "protection" for Anne Gordaoff's political campaign; the second flashes back to the travails of a "good-time girl" during the gold rush days in Alaska. The second is much more compelling than the first.
Someone has been sending Gordaoff threatening letters and Shugak is hired to protect her. She needs the money to help provide for her dead lover's son, whose mother wants him back, apparently just to spite Shugak. And that's what's wrong with this book. Everybody has it in for Kate Shugak. It's like President Nixon said about Reagan, "She's just not a pleasant person to be around." Shugak also locks horns with Gordaoff's campaign manager, Darlene Shelikof, with whom she attended The University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She doesn't get along with men any better, even those she's attracted to, like state cop Jim Chopin whom she thinks is condescending.
After two members of Gordaoff's staff are murdered, the murderer comes looking for Shugak. It's especially galling for Shugak when Chopin saves her. I found the resolution to be about as believable as the Kennedy conspiracies. Stabenow can't get the two stories to jibe and so she pounds a square peg into a round hole. I also kept paging ahead to see where the good-time girl story continued.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 It's Alaskan, so I'll read it, Juil 25 2003

Par	HopeP (Agoura Hills, CA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

This review is from: The Singing of the Dead: A Kate Shugak Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

I was born in Alaska and lived there 23 years. I enjoy these books because it reminds me of home. Some are better than others. I still keep up on Alaska politics via adn.com, but this book didn't really ring very true with me. Hard for me to believe Kate is so darn appealing to every male she meets. Alaska men aren't that desperate for short native heavily scarred women.
The historical parallel story of the "good time girl" of the gold rush area was entertaining.

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4.0�toiles sur 5 Learn about the Dawson Darling... & Kate, F�v 2 2003

Par	Tanya L. Schaub "TSchlaack" (Livermore, Maine USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Singing Of The Dead: A Kate Shugak Novel (Hardcover)

This is the 11th in the Kate Shugak Series, and the second one since Kate's sole mate was brutally killed while helping guide on a hunting trip.

In this story Kate is "talked into" acting as a bodyguard for a Native Woman who is running for s state senate seat. The biggest drawback is that it involves dealing with a woman she knows from college. Let's just say there is no apparent love loss here. At the same time Johnny is now living with Kate, or at least Kate's friends.

Stabenow has also given us a look into the past with this book. This is really 2 stories in one. Yes they are tied together. But, you learn a bit about the beginning of the state's history (Alaska) and the type of people that brought her into statehood. You also learn a lot about the difference in politics in a land that is vast and wide.

I loved the way the Dawson Darling was brought to life. Though I did find the switching back and forth a bit annoying. (Which is the 4 star rating) I would have liked to see this one as a separate story.

I also love how you see the pleasure that books bring people and the joy of reading (as many of us do) thought the eyes of Kate and Paula.

If you like a good murder mystery you will like this one! But, if you are new to the series I suggest you start with an earlier book first.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Deep Alaska
Stabenow gives a good read for those of us making do at times with outdoor mystery novels instead of getting into the wild as much as we'd like. Read more

Publi� le Mai 23 2002 par riverlady

5.0�toiles sur 5 Two Very Well Told Stories
Stabenow manages to entertain the reader with two very good stories in this book. Kate Shugak is employed as security to a woman who is campaigning for a Park Senate seat. Read more

Publi� le Ao� 2 2001 par N. Sausser

4.0�toiles sur 5 Another good read
Another good weekend spent in Alaska with long-time friends. I just hope that Stabenow never stops writing this wonderful series.

Publi� le Ao� 2 2001 par Louise C. Stone