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Summary: utterly beautiful
Review: It is one of my favorite Highlander novels. I'm not sure if it does have historical facts but the story about Fitz and Mac is good. It seems the author is able to capture Mac's and Fitz's character personalities and write details that reflect on their relationship perfectly. Some of the quotes in this book are touching.
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Summary: A wonderful example of a waste of ink and paper
Review: The only reason this book gets one star is because the web site won't go below that. This book is telling me that whatever powers that be in the Highlander world just don't care about the quality of the stories being put out. The story has absolutely no flow to it. The author has things going on with no indication of what time period you are in. The characters are very out of sync with each other, the description is mediocre at best, and the plot is non-existant. Although the characters of Duncan and Fitz have been established by the TV series, the books character development is weak. We aren't given any opportunity to explore the back grounds and histories in a way that we will get to know and enjoy their plights. Instead, we see events happening with no clear indication if it is a dream, a flash back, or just some idle thoughts. Events happen, and we are to just assume that things happened, and they aren't important to the story. Then why did they happen? Overall, if you have a fire that need starting, this is a good thing to use. Otherwise, don't waste your time or money.
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Summary: Fitz Lives! and Dies, and Lives,.....
Review: This book was an easy read; it had a good history of the Alaskan regions and dogsledding. I could picture Roger Daltrey in this book,(heavy Fitz involvement) and character imagery is important for a Highlander book. I had problems with phrases being repeated, and the predictable ending, but overall, it was worth reading. Good for a hot day in August!
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Summary: If Jack London were an Immortal ...
Review: this might be his story. Gold has been found in the Yukon, and it seems half the world is on their way to that icy corner of Alaska. Hugh Fitzcairn, a charming womanizer and bon vivant, invites his friend Duncan Macleod along on what he believes will be a grand and profitable adventure. Hugh's student Danny comes from the desperate poverty of Five Corners, by way of the killing grounds of Antietam. To Danny, wealth means survival - he's lived in deadly poverty for long enough, and wants a taste of the good life. Macleod is already a wealthy man, but he yearns to see the Northern Lights.
This story is one long flashback. It is full of drama and description, set squarely in the center of real historical people, places, and events. There is no need for the standard "evil Immortal", the Yukon itself is danger enough. Who wants to duel when the metal of your sword hilt is cold enough to freeze the skin off your fingers? Any fan of Highlander is sure to enjoy this one.
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Summary: An endearing *visit* w/Highlander's most charming Immortal..
Review: Though not a literary genius myself, I found this book to be a delightful, albeit short, visit w/one of the Highlander Universe's most endearing and charming Immortals, Hugh Fitzcairn. "Fitz", as we've all come to know and love him, plays a pivotal role in this flashback story of the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s. Together w/his student, Danny O'Donal, Duncan MacLeod and their 2 Siwash guides, Fitz braves the elements (nature as well as man) in an attempt to find that ever elusive dream we call 'gold'.....THE strike...riches beyond man's wildest imagination....... Do they find it? Use your own judgement as you wend your way through this tale of intrique, humor, elements, and desire. I found it to be a most enjoyable read, a true and personable depiction of the characters involved, and a fascinating short-term 'study' on the allure of 'gold fever'. -- Fitz is shown true to that indomitable spirit we saw in HLTS w/added development as 'mentor'.... Duncan is shown in all his honorable sensitivities.... Danny O'Donal, a relatively new Immortal, brings along diversity as well as being the catalyst that helps drive the story along. It is fantasy Highlander. I would recommend it to anyone already caught up in the Highlander world and believe anyone w/little to no experience w/Highlander could enjoy this tale. In short, if you've enjoyed the previous Highlander novels, this is a 'MUST ADD' to your collection!!
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Summary: An endearing *visit* w/Highlander's most charming Immortal..
Review: Though not a literary genius myself, I found this book to be a delightful, albeit short, visit w/one of the Highlander Universe's most endearing and charming Immortals, Hugh Fitzcairn. "Fitz", as we've all come to know and love him, plays a pivotal role in this flashback story of the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s. Together w/his student, Danny O'Donal, Duncan MacLeod and their 2 Siwash guides, Fitz braves the elements (nature as well as man) in an attempt to find that ever elusive dream we call 'gold'.....THE strike...riches beyond man's wildest imagination....... Do they find it? Use your own judgement as you wend your way through this tale of intrique, humor, elements, and desire. I found it to be a most enjoyable read, a true and personable depiction of the characters involved, and a fascinating short-term 'study' on the allure of 'gold fever'. -- Fitz is shown true to that indomitable spirit we saw in HLTS w/added development as 'mentor'.... Duncan is shown in all his honorable sensitivities.... Danny O'Donal, a relatively new Immortal, brings along diversity as well as being the catalyst that helps drive the story along. It is fantasy Highlander. I would recommend it to anyone already caught up in the Highlander world and believe anyone w/little to no experience w/Highlander could enjoy this tale. In short, if you've enjoyed the previous Highlander novels, this is a 'MUST ADD' to your collection!!
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Summary: It's About Time Someone Wrote A Book With Fitzcairn!
Review: Though this was not my favorite of the Highlander novels, I loved the great humor created between Duncan and Fitz. I always loved it whenever this pair hooked up in the television series because they work wonderfully together. Ginjer Buchanan really captured the true character of Fitzcairn heckling his old pal MacLeod as usual. This ficticious account of the three immortals searching for gold is a nice portrayal of life during the gold rush.
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Summary: Klondike Highlander
Review: White Silence is one of the better Highlander books. It tells the story of Duncan and Fitz's time in goldrush Alaska. The characterizations were excellent (especially Duncan's), and the descriptions of place really made you feel like you were there. The plot was good, although it did have some flaws. The behavior and fate of Fitz's student, Danny, did not really seem plausible. But that would be the only real complaint about the story. All in all, I would say this is a really good man-against-nature story, and should be added to any Highlander fan's collection.
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Summary: Klondike Highlander
Review: White Silence is one of the better Highlander books. It tells the story of Duncan and Fitz's time in goldrush Alaska. The characterizations were excellent (especially Duncan's), and the descriptions of place really made you feel like you were there. The plot was good, although it did have some flaws. The behavior and fate of Fitz's student, Danny, did not really seem plausible. But that would be the only real complaint about the story. All in all, I would say this is a really good man-against-nature story, and should be added to any Highlander fan's collection.
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