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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
I live in Alaska and really enjoy stories from here. This true story was riveting. Highly recommend.
Really two interwoven stories. One a tragedy that triggers the other of growth and becoming
Interesting listen. As interesting as the story is, the people interviewed and their way of life and their Alaskan surroundings were equally as intriguing.
I had no idea what village and rural life in Alaska was like, and the parts of the book with glimpses into daily life were my favorites. The murder mystery itself was interesting, but a little confusing at times. The author/narrator does a LOT of banter and commentary (true crime podcast-style), which can be entertaining in and of itself, but sometimes distracted from the story being told. A LOT of f-bombs.
Meh.
It was well intentioned, but I have to agree with an earlier review that commented on how it seemed as though the narrative was incredibly apologetic toward Smith, to the point where it felt like I was supposed to believe he *clearly* didn't commit the crimes. Except he clearly did.
It also seems conspicuous to me that when I Google Iñukun, I get basically nothing back. I'm not saying they're not a thing, far from it. I'm saying that there's not even legends about legends recorded. I struggle to imagine why I should believe the perspective when there's nothing written behind it.
It was well intentioned, but I have to agree with an earlier review that commented on how it seemed as though the narrative was incredibly apologetic toward Smith, to the point where it felt like I was supposed to believe he *clearly* didn't commit the crimes. Except he clearly did.
It also seems conspicuous to me that when I Google Iñukun, I get basically nothing back. I'm not saying they're not a thing, far from it. I'm saying that there's not even legends about legends recorded. I struggle to imagine why I should believe the perspective when there's nothing written behind it.
"What if there was a tribe that was never colonized?" I liked this Audible original very much. It contained a lot of fascinating information about the Alaskan wilderness, life in the small villages, Native storytelling, and much more. The narrator/author did a great job.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
I found this book to be interesting, especially the retelling of what happened at Teddy’s trial. I’m a criminal defense attorney so I did cringe quite a bit when the narrator said things like “guilty people run” — that’s not always true. Given how America’s criminal courts treat minorities, it is not always safe to assume that a person is guilty when they flee.
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced