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Summary: outstanding read
Review: I loved this book. I read all the time and this is the best book I have read in quite awhile. I loved the chararcters and how they evolved. Yeah, for Rosie who manages the rigors of living on a remote island quite nicely. I loved all the characters, be they lovable or miserable. Even the Archie and Bonnie were interesting!
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Summary: A really memorable story
Review: I picked up this book by accident, and am really pleased to have found it. Although I've read several other books since I read SOLE SURVIVOR, I find myself still thinking about it, and in particular, about the character Red. And the blatant poaching of foreign fishing fleets is of concern even now.This is definitely worth reading - not that much action, but a terrific character study. You can't help feeling optimistic at the end!
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Summary: Spare yourself the sexist issues, enjoy the story!
Review: I was so attracted to the previews of this book, I mistakenly bought 2 of them. The plot, story line and book cover are all enticing. I was intrigued by the story focusing on people attempting to be self sufficient in a harsh yet sensitive environment. I could see where one depending on their surroundings for sustenance would be aggressively protective if that environment was being threatened. I will be straight up; the author is not always sensitive when it comes to the way he handles his women. He is condescending and sexist, but, this is in character with an old navy officer. Is this appropriate? Who cares..it is a good story . Besides, one could argue that Rosie, the female member of the trio living on this barren habitat, is quite comfortable with her sexuality and is comfortable acting on her sexuality. So, if you can spare yourself the temptation to force your sexual and sexist issues on this story, you will find yourself vastly entertained and in for a wonderful adventure. I loved the story and wish for a sequel.
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Summary: Spare yourself the sexist issues, enjoy the story!
Review: I was so attracted to the previews of this book, I mistakenly bought 2 of them. The plot, story line and book cover are all enticing. I was intrigued by the story focusing on people attempting to be self sufficient in a harsh yet sensitive environment. I could see where one depending on their surroundings for sustenance would be aggressively protective if that environment was being threatened. I will be straight up; the author is not always sensitive when it comes to the way he handles his women. He is condescending and sexist, but, this is in character with an old navy officer. Is this appropriate? Who cares..it is a good story . Besides, one could argue that Rosie, the female member of the trio living on this barren habitat, is quite comfortable with her sexuality and is comfortable acting on her sexuality. So, if you can spare yourself the temptation to force your sexual and sexist issues on this story, you will find yourself vastly entertained and in for a wonderful adventure. I loved the story and wish for a sequel.
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Summary: Oustanding book!
Review: My first read by this author and I was truly impressed. Could not put down the book once I started. Found myself constantly wondering what would happen to the characters in the next chapter. Truly a well written book.
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Summary: A fabulous story and great characters. Would make a ***movie
Review: Read this book before US publication, thanks to a friend in Australia who got excited and sent me a copy. The story is set on a remote island off New Zealand. Great male and female characters -- you actually like them all and care what happens to them! Well written, moves along beautifully. This really ought to be a movie -- I'd give it 5 stars. There are some great roles. See for yourself!!! I loved it. And so did my wife.
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Summary: A good read.
Review: The book is really about three disfunctional loners that live in shacks on the remote northern tip of New Zealand's Great Barrier Island. Frist is Red who is still traumatized by his horrible wartime experiences as a P.O.W. at the hands of the Japanese. Second we have Angus who is a retired police officer. Both these men have very rigid and private lifestyles.
Now inject into this wilderness Rosie, who inherits her shack at the death of the third and only other resident. She moves into their world and turns it upside down. The book is about them working out their relationships. And how they deal with a big Japanese trawler that threatens to destroy the sea bed and their food supply.
This is one love story I did not mind reading. It is full of adventure and suspense. You can almost see the layout of cove which they have made their remote home.
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Summary: No woman I know would do this
Review: There is much to be enjoyed in this novel; an independant and fascinating female lead; two well-drawn emotionally damaged,yet endearing men; even a loyal Border Collie. But author Hansen seems to be writing with a bit too much of his own fantasy leading the way. No woman I know or have ever met would willingly bear the child of such a potentially fragile and volatile man as Red. Mickey Finn will be whistling Dixie for a long while waiting for young Gloria (is coffee making the criteria here?) and while we're at it - what happened to Archie the dog? A portrait of faithfulness and devotion is developed about this creature and in the last two chapters any concern of him is dismissed with a wave of the hand. Fun reading for awhile, but in the end it just dosen't ring true.
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Summary: Very enjoyable vacation read!
Review: This is a great book to read while sitting on your favorite beach. The story develops slowly--allowing you time to learn more about the central characters. I found myself able to relate to them all on some level, especially Rosie. The story is touching, frightful, desperate, maniacal, and exciting. I will definately read more Derek Hansen in the future. P.S. about Archie... I'm sure Rosie and Red will come up with some "island" prosthetic of some kind! :)
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Summary: Very enjoyable vacation read!
Review: This is a great book to read while sitting on your favorite beach. The story develops slowly--allowing you time to learn more about the central characters. I found myself able to relate to them all on some level, especially Rosie. The story is touching, frightful, desperate, maniacal, and exciting. I will definately read more Derek Hansen in the future. P.S. about Archie... I'm sure Rosie and Red will come up with some "island" prosthetic of some kind! :)
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