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Summary: Rating the CD Version
Review: This was by far the most entertaining CD I have listened to in a very long time. I enjoyed listening to this story while commuting to work and back. I even obeyed the speed limits so I could hear more of the book before arriving at my destination. Luke Perry was the narrater and he did a remarkable job. Makes for an enjoyable stress reducer while commuting in work traffic. This had a great storyline and with Luke Perry reading it, you just can't ask for more!
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Summary: Absolutely well-written, deeply moving
Review: Absolutely well-written, deeply moving : Nicholas Evans has a rare bright tale. He is a master at bittersweet spirutual stories. I recommend it highly, you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: No spoilers included in this review!
Review: First, I have to say that I was very disappointed to see that several reviews here have spoilers for this book! I always come here first to read reviews BEFORE reading a book...if you're doing so, be warned because several reviewers gave most of the story away!So...on to the book. After reading both of Nicholas Evan's other novels, this one was a bit disappointing. However, I did enjoy it, it was written beautifully, it just didn't move or inspire me like The Loop or The Horse Whisperer. Without giving too much away, this story is about Ed, Connor and Julia. Ed and Connor are best friends and smoke jumpers in Montana together each summer. One summer Ed brings his new girlfriend Julia along, as she's a counselor for troubled teens in a near-by camp. What ensues is much adventure, as they all have jobs that lean towards the dangerous side. After the summer fades, their lives all take very unpredictable turns, leading them each in their own direction. Will they all stay friends, down these roads life leads them? What I enjoyed most about this book was that the story was so unpredictable. Evans did a good job of taking us down a path that was amazing as it was surprising. Again, it's not my favorite of his, but he took a chance with something slightly different and did a pretty good job of it.
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Summary: Worth the jump.
Review: This book is by far the best work of a brilliant writer. Evans creates wonderful charactars that are easy to care about, and will keep you turning pages. This is a beautiful story of human emotion, choices, and love. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Not quite
Review: Unhappily, these characters just seem "too cute" for me to
believe or become interested in. The whole atmosphere of
this book seems highly artificial, and it is difficult to
get interested in the story or the characters.
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Summary: Took my breath away...
Review: This was an EXCELLENT book! Ladies, don't let the title fool you. If you think you may not like this because it is about smoke jumpers, think again. Two of the main characters are smoke jumpers but there's much more to the book. It's more of a love story than a story about smoke jumpers. I would think this book would appeal more to women than to men. The author does a really good job in building the characters. Sometimes I get bored with a book half way through and stop reading it. This kept my attention and it was hard to put down!
I hope they make a movie out of this book! An interesting storyline, characters that you'll feel like you know personally, making it all a book that you'll wish could go on and on.
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