Winds of Promise (Thoene, Bodie, Wayward Wind Series.)

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Summary: A GREAT WEEKEND READ!
Review: I curled up for an afternoon with a good book and read all weekend without hardly looking up! Full of adventure, twists, a new bit of California gold rush history I had never heard of, I was completely caught up by the story. It was well worth the time! Better than a good movie, I would recommend this book to everyone from age 8 to 80!

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Summary: A huge disappointment
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. I loved the Thoene's Zion's and Saga of the Sierra series, but this was poorly done. I read the previous reviews and wondered if those people had read the same book that I had. The book TOLD me how to feel. I like to make up my own mind. This book smacked of a deadline--perhaps the author was in a hurry or writing something more interesting on the side. Anyway, not nearly enough time was spent developing the characters and their personalities. I was VERY disappointed. I've absolutely loved the Thoene's books, but now I'll have to be more careful.

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Summary: A great read! I loved it!
Review: The Thoenes have done it again! Just like their Saga of the Sierra series, this book pulled me in and hooked me good. I love tales of the west and this was one I have never heard of or imagined! (Steamboats used to sail up and down the central valley of California? WOW! Suddenly the floods near Sacramento last year begon to make sense!) The story is told in such a wonderful personal way. Anyone who loves the west will love this book! More, please!