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Summary: Bear Sanctuary at Glacier National Park
Review: A pleasant way to get learn about brown bears and Glacier National Park, which is shared by both Montana and British Columbia. Armchair outdoor lovers will learn about DNA profiling of the grizzlies in the park for ongoing scientific study, a study we assume is happening in reality as well as in the book. The plot leads us from fear of the "grizzly" inhabitants to a better understanding of bear behavior. To do this however, a few parts of the story became a bit contrived, with bear behavior easier to follow than human behavior and reaction. Enjoyable and enlightening reading, nevertheless, featuring Ann Pigeon, intrepid ranger.
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Summary: Nice Bear, Nice Bear
Review: After the recent bear attacks, it was interesting to get a Park Ranger's eye view of the relationship between bears and people. The information about bears and bear researchers rather overshadowed the mystery in fact. The writing is smooth though and the story engrossing so think of it more as a story with some mystery interruptions.
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Summary: Nice Bear, Nice Bear
Review: After the recent bear attacks, it was interesting to get a Park Ranger's eye view of the relationship between bears and people. The information about bears and bear researchers rather overshadowed the mystery in fact. The writing is smooth though and the story engrossing so think of it more as a story with some mystery interruptions.
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Summary: Blood Lure by Nevada Barr
Review: Although I had this easily and greedily read in 10 hours, I was a little disappointed in the ending. I am a huge fan of Anna Pigeon and will look forward to "visiting" the next national park Anna is assigned to and seeing how all the characters are doing (especially her sister who was absent this time).
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Summary: wonderful way to hear a novel
Review: Anna is on assignment in Glacier National helping with grizzly bear research. A body is found which is, of course, apparently killed by one, but the facts don't quite fit and the adventure begins. Overall I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it, but I didn't think it was nearly as well thought out as other Anna Pigeon adventures. I struggle for words to explain without giving things away, so I'll just say that it felt contrived from the beginning. It is easy for the reader to identify the details that will be significant later in the story. As such the reader will see the ending coming. I also had a hard time following the physical setting and was constantly referencing the map (thoughtfully printed inside both the front and rear covers. I don't think this would be good for someone's first Anna Pigeon adventure. I would recommend reading one of the others such as "Track of the Cat", "Firestorm", or "Endangered Species" first.
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Summary: Anna Pigeon is Bear-able
Review: Anna is on assignment in Glacier National helping with grizzly bear research. A body is found which is, of course, apparently killed by one, but the facts don't quite fit and the adventure begins. Overall I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it, but I didn't think it was nearly as well thought out as other Anna Pigeon adventures. I struggle for words to explain without giving things away, so I'll just say that it felt contrived from the beginning. It is easy for the reader to identify the details that will be significant later in the story. As such the reader will see the ending coming. I also had a hard time following the physical setting and was constantly referencing the map (thoughtfully printed inside both the front and rear covers. I don't think this would be good for someone's first Anna Pigeon adventure. I would recommend reading one of the others such as "Track of the Cat", "Firestorm", or "Endangered Species" first.
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Summary: A delightful and educational look at Glacier National Park
Review: Anna Pigeon returns in BLOOD LURE, as she take time away from her regular park duties to assist with bear DNA studies at Glacier National Park. Right at the beginning, we, along with Anna, learn the best (or worst, depending on your point of view) recipes to lure bears. (I must admit this isn't the first time Barr has presented me with more information than I care to learn about a particular subject.) Also, the description of the bear attack on Anna's research group is chilling and enough to make me forget any ideas I'd ever had about going camping! Barr unravels her clues carefully and fairly; the reader has ample opportunity to put everything together (along with Anna) to solve the mystery. Yet the clues weren't blatantly obvious. Barr did a terrific job with her plotting on this book, and she deserves a pat on the back. BLOOD LURE is well worth reading. Thumbs up!
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Summary: Not Barr's Best
Review: As a frequent visitor to National Parks and an avid mystery reader, I have enjoyed all of Nevada Barr's books. Perhaps my familiarity with and love of Glacier NP caused me to find the plot a little absurd. Another reviewer mentioned the errors in the book, and I would like to comment on that, too. I was especially disappointed to see the USGS - the United States GEOLOGICAL Survey, referred to as the United States Geographical Survey, on page 5. While I know the book is fiction, that kind of error calls into question the other presumably factual information. These faults aside, the mystery itself was captivating and the characters believable. There were many clues and red herrings to keep the suspense alive until the end.
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Summary: Not her best
Review: As other reviewers have already stated, I was disappointed with the editing and factual errors in the book. Worse, though, was the story line, particularly the ending. I won't spoil it, but I will say that I thought it a trick ending and far-fetched (although you could see at least part of it coming). I've read all of her books and enjoyed them...until this one.
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Summary: Not her best
Review: As other reviewers have already stated, this book had many editing errors and errors in fact. That was disappointing. But so was the story line. At best, the ending was far-fetched and a disappointment. The characters seemed less well-developed than those in past books. I've read all of her books and this is the first I would not recommend. Let's hope the next is better.
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