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anniebartelsollosy's review
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.5
4.5 star. This was a very interesting story/investigation. The half star taken off is only because I found the author repeats himself a lot and more then just what was necessary to remind us of the facts(in my opinion).
I enjoyed reading a story that takes place in my home province, even if the subject matter was sad/upsetting. I find it incredible how so many people were still determined to find out what happened to these two community members after so many years. Jim and Abbie were not only important to family and friends but to the community and other community’s/ associations through there work.
I enjoyed reading a story that takes place in my home province, even if the subject matter was sad/upsetting. I find it incredible how so many people were still determined to find out what happened to these two community members after so many years. Jim and Abbie were not only important to family and friends but to the community and other community’s/ associations through there work.
beth_j42's review against another edition
4.0
Possibly the BEST non-fiction book I've ever read. I've never visited northern Saskatchewan, and never been much north of Prince Albert, but this book made me want to go see the northern communities that make our province home.
The first third of this book, while a little slow, is spent setting up details, describing the 'how' of how the three authors came together, and critical information about Brady and Haclkett, who lived very interesting lives. The slow nature of the first third pays off big time in the remainder of the book, which gets as action-packed as non-fiction can get.
The book is a who-dun-it that invaded my sleep and dreams, and a book I spent some serious time thinking about as I did household chores and walked.
The ending comes unexpectedly, with the mystery never really solved. It was frustrating as a reader, but I also completely understand why Nest, Reder, and Bell published the book that way, and a big part of what makes this book enjoyable is how it honors First Nations traditions.
Definitely worth a re-read and I'll be recommending this book as a MUST for every Canadian I know.
The first third of this book, while a little slow, is spent setting up details, describing the 'how' of how the three authors came together, and critical information about Brady and Haclkett, who lived very interesting lives. The slow nature of the first third pays off big time in the remainder of the book, which gets as action-packed as non-fiction can get.
The book is a who-dun-it that invaded my sleep and dreams, and a book I spent some serious time thinking about as I did household chores and walked.
The ending comes unexpectedly, with the mystery never really solved. It was frustrating as a reader, but I also completely understand why Nest, Reder, and Bell published the book that way, and a big part of what makes this book enjoyable is how it honors First Nations traditions.
Definitely worth a re-read and I'll be recommending this book as a MUST for every Canadian I know.
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