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jessvm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lisawreading's review against another edition
4.0
Another outstanding installment in the Kate Shugak series! In this one, Kate agrees to accompany her grandmother to Anchorage for the Alaska Native Federation Convention. Someone has been trying to influence the Niniltna board to agree to a questionable land deal, and everyone seems to have a finger in the pie. Kate digs into layer upon layer of corporate greed and corruption, while at the same time attending the convention and realizing that she has a responsibility to follow in her grandmother's footsteps.
It's a quick, fast-paced tale, with personal threats against Kate and Jack, as well as looming disaster for native lands and forest preserves. Perhaps this is a result of listening to the audiobook rather than reading the print version, but I did feel that the various interested parties, corporate entities, tribal concerns, and government agencies were not as distinctly defined as they should have been. The various interests were introduced quickly and all at once, so it became difficult to unravel the different threads at times.
Still, it's an excellent story, and the audiobook narrator is always terrific. Kate does a little bit of breaking and entering and other questionable actions here in pursuit of the great good, which I found a bit disconcerting. Other than that, I was very happy to spend time with Kate again, and look forward to continuing onward with the series.
It's a quick, fast-paced tale, with personal threats against Kate and Jack, as well as looming disaster for native lands and forest preserves. Perhaps this is a result of listening to the audiobook rather than reading the print version, but I did feel that the various interested parties, corporate entities, tribal concerns, and government agencies were not as distinctly defined as they should have been. The various interests were introduced quickly and all at once, so it became difficult to unravel the different threads at times.
Still, it's an excellent story, and the audiobook narrator is always terrific. Kate does a little bit of breaking and entering and other questionable actions here in pursuit of the great good, which I found a bit disconcerting. Other than that, I was very happy to spend time with Kate again, and look forward to continuing onward with the series.
abibliofob's review against another edition
3.0
In Blood Will Tell we get to know more about Kates boyfriend Jack and his situation. This is an ongoing theme through all the books. We get a little bit of the characters history in every book, I find that great and one of the reasons I'm a seriesholic. We also get a new problem to face in every book and some humorous dialogue as well.
randybo5's review against another edition
3.0
Another good look at Alaska through a Kate Shugak mystery.
terrik_409's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
katkinney's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series for the in depth look at life in Alaska, something the author writes with an authenticity that I’ve seen matched by few other series. Each book in the series explores a different aspect of life in Alaska. In this one, Kate Shugak is in Anchorage at the behest of her grandmother. There is a state convention to discuss tribal matters and native lands are under attack by the logging industry as well as land managed by the forest service. I also really liked the subplot with Jack and his son (there’s a custody battle involved.) Just some really interesting stuff in this one! Great installment in a solid Alaskan mystery series. 4/5 stars.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to learn SO MUCH about Alaska by reading Kate Shugak books!
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
I really love this series. The scene with Jack and Kate in Nordstroms was wonderful and made me love Kate all the more.
Marguerite Gavin does a bang up job as well. She's one of my favorites.
Marguerite Gavin does a bang up job as well. She's one of my favorites.
vgillispie's review against another edition
4.0
Another great volume in this series. I feel like I’ve learned so much about native issues in Alaska, and Kate’s character is more complex and more self-centered than was previously shown.