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Nov 22, 2008
Christina
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I simply could not put Skyward down. The story moves along at just the right pace, all the while sneaking in tidbits of information about birds-of-prey that make you realize how truly amazing and majestic these birds are.
This romance novel manages to stray away from the soap opera-y tale it could have told solely because the three main characters, Ella, Harris, and Marion, are so believable. However, the return of the mother made me quiet angry, especially at Harris, because I believe More...
This romance novel manages to stray away from the soap opera-y tale it could have told solely because the three main characters, Ella, Harris, and Marion, are so believable. However, the return of the mother made me quiet angry, especially at Harris, because I believe More...
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Dec 02, 2008
bookczuk
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To me the magic of this book was not the story, as much as it was the birds and the South Carolina lowcountry. The story was, despite my history as a pediatric nurse, incidental. Btu reading of the raptors, now that was something!
I do admire Mary Alice Monroe's ability to capture our area and focus in on a habitat or a species or environment. She did it with Beach House and the turtles, too. And her characters seem very, very real to me. Not always clever or perfect or beautiful, but More...
I do admire Mary Alice Monroe's ability to capture our area and focus in on a habitat or a species or environment. She did it with Beach House and the turtles, too. And her characters seem very, very real to me. Not always clever or perfect or beautiful, but More...
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Dec 03, 2008
Antof9
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This was a very good book, but in all honesty not quite as good as The Beach House. It was just a bit too predictable. But I still enjoyed it. I loved Ella, and Marion, and the volunteers at the clinic. . . all good.
This is only the second Mary Alice Monroe book I've read, but I wonder if she isn't trying too hard to put "everything" into her books. This book had Brady, a young punk who turns his life around. The Beach House had a young pregnant girl. This one has, of cours More...
This is only the second Mary Alice Monroe book I've read, but I wonder if she isn't trying too hard to put "everything" into her books. This book had Brady, a young punk who turns his life around. The Beach House had a young pregnant girl. This one has, of cours More...
Jul 30, 2011
Nelly
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I'm sorry, Mary Alive Monroe, but were you trying to rewrite Jane Eyre? Because you didn't do a very good job. Honestly, the predictability of this book was ridiculous and 50 pages in I said, "Oh, she's trying to re-do Jane Eyre and is failing."
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There is everything from the female protagonist coming to nanny for the male protagonist's 5 year old daughter, to them falling in love, to the lead male being married to a woman who's unavailable to h More...
SPOILERS AHEAD
There is everything from the female protagonist coming to nanny for the male protagonist's 5 year old daughter, to them falling in love, to the lead male being married to a woman who's unavailable to h More...
Jun 28, 2011
Staci
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First thoughts after finishing this book: I want to work in a birds of prey sanctuary!
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The birds of prey aspect...about eight years ago I was on this big kick of becoming a falconer and training a Peregrine Falcon. I read up on the birds and all that went with training one. It is very extensive and not just a passing hobby. My husband talked me out of it due to our lifestyle and if you want to go on vacation there's no way you can with a f More...
What I liked about the book:
The birds of prey aspect...about eight years ago I was on this big kick of becoming a falconer and training a Peregrine Falcon. I read up on the birds and all that went with training one. It is very extensive and not just a passing hobby. My husband talked me out of it due to our lifestyle and if you want to go on vacation there's no way you can with a f More...
Apr 05, 2009
Kathleen
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I am in the middle of reading all of this author's books so be prepared. I like the South Carolina settings of her books, the naturalist themes and the range of characters in her books. A bit of the character's behaviors were too pat in the end, but nevertheless, the connections between humans and the environment made the book a good read.
Nov 25, 2011
Florence
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I loved this book by Mary Alice Moore. Set in South Carolina at a rehab raptor center, nurse Ella Majors comes to care for a 5-year-old newly diagnosed diabetic girl. She learns to love life again, and helps others develop trust. I hated to put this book down. Plus--great information on raptors!
Jan 29, 2012
Sarah
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This book was to wrapped up in the birds. I wanted to slap the main male character throughout the book. I personally think the book would have been a lot better if the author would have spent more time on the relationship between the people in the books instead of the relationship between the birds and the people.
Mar 04, 2009
Rosalie
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I learn so much from reading Mary Alice Monroe's books. This one deals with a raptor habitat and hospital in South Carolina. From now on I will look at vultures with a new appreciation. Monroe's books combine a social issue with a little bit of romance to go with.
Feb 11, 2012
Brandy
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It took me 2 days o get past the first couple of pages. The bird stuff and wildlife was interesting but a little much at times. The story was pretty predictable with a few twists thrown in like Fanny coming back and the fire. It was a good book though.
Oct 31, 2011
Louise
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Excellent book. I would recommend this book to my reading friends. Boy gets in trouble but learns to believe in himself when others show him that they do and a man and his daughter who learn to love another and a man who sees everything as it really is.
Nov 29, 2010
Luisa
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I read this book while visiting Tortuguero over Thanksgiving break. It was an entertaining, fast-moving book that I enjoyed reading. There were some interesting parallels between the book and my trip: the Gullah culture and the culture of the people living along the isolated section of Caribbean coast where I was seem to have some similarities; there was a huge downpour in Tortuguero that changed the course of my trip, and there was a rainstorm in the book that changed the course of the relat
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Apr 04, 2009
Kathy
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Another great read by this wonderful author. Her quest to save the birds in the book is truly inspiring. She is an advocate for all the wild animal life on the planet and you can tell by her extensive research and her participation in saving them.
Jun 23, 2011
Charlotte
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I will say that I did not enjoy Skyward as much as I had hoped I would. I think it boils down to the birds. I am not a huge fan of birds.
I will say that I did not enjoy Skyward as much as I had hoped I would. I think it boils down to the birds. I am not a huge fan of birds.
May 06, 2009
Lauriej
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More Mary Alice Monroe. What can I say? I like sitting on my deck and reading and her books are perfect for that. This is probably my least favorite, although still very enjoyable. Just felt like it wrapped up too quickly.
Jun 23, 2010
Mich
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it had to be the 'bird' thing. while i tho't it was good, i just didnt think it was as good as 'the book club'. i dont regret reading it i probably wouldnt say it was one of the best of hers
Apr 29, 2010
Barbara
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Well done, characters and setting varied. I did feel it was just a bit too predictable. Then, I suppose most of these books follow a format. It just would not do to have an unhappy ending, would it?
Sep 24, 2009
Gayle
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this writer writes kind of romance combined with nature books and I learned something from every book she wrote. This is a light read, a quick read and i enjoyed it.
Jul 04, 2011
Ann
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great story if you are interested in raptors, diabetes, and a heartwarming love story this book could be for you I had a hard time putting it down.
Jun 10, 2010
Dee
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I've read and enjoyed Mary Alice Monroe about the Carolina low county, so I'm trying another.
I thoroughly enjoyed Beach House by this author. I can't say the same for the book, however.
Maybe I'm just not that into bird sanctuaries.
I thoroughly enjoyed Beach House by this author. I can't say the same for the book, however.
Maybe I'm just not that into bird sanctuaries.
Dec 13, 2009
Rachael
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Once again Mary Alice Monroe has managed to capture my love for South Carolina! I was able to bond with the characters and the story. It was almost like I could smell the southern air :)
Apr 30, 2011
Anne-Marie
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This book has been on my Kindle for close to a year now but I wanted to wait until we were back in SC to read it. I enjoyed the story and the local history.
Oct 08, 2011
Tamela
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The characters were memorable and the story was interesting...a little slow at times but such is real life.
Sep 06, 2011
Cynthia
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Great story and I loved the education on the birds of prey and also the Gullah language & traditions.
Jul 03, 2011
Susan
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Pleasant but forgettable. The book was somewhat predictable as well. The most interesting character was the teenage boy who took the blame for shooting the eagle, but the book devotes very little time to him.
Aug 25, 2009
Kay
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Predictable, but enjoyable reading. Loved learning about various predators in the intro to each chapter.
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Apr 28, 2011
Gabrielle
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Wonderful story. Love how this author draws together nature, local culture, and a good story.
Jan 26, 2010
Great story. Her descriptions enable you to easily imagine the scene and character.
Dec 08, 2011
Shari
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Loved the story and all the info on Raptors, near and dear to my heart.
Jan 02, 2010
Alex
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You get an education in birds (raptors) and at the same time a good story.
