The Last Real People

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Summary: Potential unrealized
Review: As a native of the Adirondacks who spends his summer fun time in the Long Lake area which is the setting of the book, I looked forward to reading Lapointe's effort. However, I find that his effort was lacking. What we have here are 44 short vingnettes about what could be very interesting characters. And there lies the problem: Short. We only get bits and pieces on each subject, not enough to make us really care to any great extent. I do believe the subject matter is here for a truly great novel of Americana which would tie all these Adirondackers together through their love of survivinging in this harsh land. Instead, what we have are stories you might hear in any bar, donut shop, or back stoop. Interesting, maybe, but just the tip of the mountain.

Rating:
Summary: Potential unrealized
Review: As a native of the Adirondacks who spends his summer fun time in the Long Lake area which is the setting of the book, I looked forward to reading Lapointe's effort. However, I find that his effort was lacking. What we have here are 44 short vingnettes about what could be very interesting characters. And there lies the problem: Short. We only get bits and pieces on each subject, not enough to make us really care to any great extent. I do believe the subject matter is here for a truly great novel of Americana which would tie all these Adirondackers together through their love of survivinging in this harsh land. Instead, what we have are stories you might hear in any bar, donut shop, or back stoop. Interesting, maybe, but just the tip of the mountain.

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Summary: Adirondack Memories
Review: I grew up in the Adirondacks and this book brought back memories of some of the most enjoyable days. The book is a great read. I recommend it to all.

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Summary: Adirondack Memories
Review: I grew up in the Adirondacks and this book brought back memories of some of the most enjoyable days. The book is a great read. I recommend it to all.

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Summary: More autobiographical than story-
Review: I like reading anything about the Adirondack region and even went to Newcomb this week to take a look at the place the author speaks of. However, the book seems to be more of the author's autobiography than stories about "the last real people." This is fine, but the title is misleading. While there are characters the author speaks about, they are more likened to "accounts" of these people rather than a more in-depth vision of who these people are. I would tend to say this is more of a kind of journal of the author's experiences in Newcomb than about the Last Real People of the Adirondacks. A book more suited for such a title might be the books by Helen Escha Tyler or a book called Growing Up Strong or My Grandpa's Woods. We get to meet some last of the real Adirondackers in those tales and stories. Still and all, this book is a good and pleasant read for any Adirondack lover.

Rating:
Summary: More autobiographical than story-
Review: I like reading anything about the Adirondack region and even went to Newcomb this week to take a look at the place the author speaks of. However, the book seems to be more of the author's autobiography than stories about "the last real people." This is fine, but the title is misleading. While there are characters the author speaks about, they are more likened to "accounts" of these people rather than a more in-depth vision of who these people are. I would tend to say this is more of a kind of journal of the author's experiences in Newcomb than about the Last Real People of the Adirondacks. A book more suited for such a title might be the books by Helen Escha Tyler or a book called Growing Up Strong or My Grandpa's Woods. We get to meet some last of the real Adirondackers in those tales and stories. Still and all, this book is a good and pleasant read for any Adirondack lover.

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Summary: A visit to the Adirondacks.
Review: Read this book. Joe Lapointe presents an enjoyable, easy reading and down to earth style of writing that makes you feel like your involved. I look forward to going along with " Joe " in his next book.

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Summary: A visit to the Adirondacks.
Review: Read this book. Joe Lapointe presents an enjoyable, easy reading and down to earth style of writing that makes you feel like your involved. I look forward to going along with " Joe " in his next book.

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Summary: enjoyment
Review: Reading this book put me right in the Adirondacks with the people. I have visited the area and felt I was again visiting a beautiful area of our Country. This author brings words to life.

Rating:
Summary: enjoyment
Review: Reading this book put me right in the Adirondacks with the people. I have visited the area and felt I was again visiting a beautiful area of our Country. This author brings words to life.