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Dash and Dingo: In Search of the Tasmanian Tiger

Catt Ford,

Sean Kennedy

Start date: April 1, 2011

Finish date: April 30, 2011

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Dec 05, 2011 Ije the Devourer of Books rated it it was amazing

This is a great adventure story centred on a hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger. Apparently the last known Tasmanian Tiger died in captivity in 1936 in Hobart Zoo, Tasmania. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vqCCI1ZF7o

This story set in 1934 has two characters - Dash (Henry Percival-Smythe) and Dingo (Jack Chambers) hunting for the tiger in the wilds of Tasmania.

Dash is kind of introvert, quiet, sometimes a bit unsure of himself and devoted to his work as an archivist in London. He is obsessed with the Tasmani
This is a great adventure story centred on a hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger. Apparently the last known Tasmanian Tiger died in captivity in 1936 in Hobart Zoo, Tasmania. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vqCCI1ZF7o

This story set in 1934 has two characters - Dash (Henry Percival-Smythe) and Dingo (Jack Chambers) hunting for the tiger in the wilds of Tasmania.

Dash is kind of introvert, quiet, sometimes a bit unsure of himself and devoted to his work as an archivist in London. He is obsessed with the Tasmanian Tiger and jumps at the chance of taking part in an expedition to find one.

Dingo is an Aussie. He is extrovert, loud and quite courageous. He is everything that Dash isn't but he also has a heart of gold, a family who accept him for who he is, friends all over the world and a pile of ex lovers. Dash is someone who knows everyone but he also has enemies.

Hodges is the sneaky, spiteful enemy who for some reason wants to scupper Dingo's expedition (boo hiss).

I enjoyed this story. There are still organisations that are searching for the Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) which adds to the fabric and imagination of this story.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-15...

It kind of makes it magical and It left me feeling that I too would like to see the Tasmanian Tiger (weird mix between a tiger and a dog), and go trekking in the Tasmanian bush to find it.

The book is quite long but it isn't boring. The story starts by introducing Dash and his somewhat mundane life in London. Things change for him when he meets Dingo and before he knows it his adventure begins!! Flying through Europe to Bankok amongst the sacks of mail in a postal service air plane he begins to feel attracted to Dingo. As the two men share living space together and develop real camaraderie this attraction blossoms. A short stop in Australia provides time for Dash to meet Dingo's family and have a brush with their enemy. Then the two explorers sail to Tasmania and eventually love blossoms.

It is a great book. Not only does Dash have the courage to hunt for the tiger, he also has the courage to explore himself and allow himself freedom and of course part of this freedom is Dingo.

I liked the combination of adventure, mystery and romance. It is the kind of story that you need to spend time with and journey with the characters. I took my time with this story so I could journey along with Dash and Dingo. A very satisfying story, well written, amusing and engaging. ...more

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Aug 07, 2013 Chris, the Dalek King rated it really liked it

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God, but I have had this on my tbr forever. I honestly don't know what has stopped me from reading it. I love the authors, and I adore just about anything set in Australia and New Zealand, so this should have been right up my alley. And it was. It was a great story, with plenty of peril and plenty of romance. The bad guy was a bit over the top for me, and I never did quite buy the explanation for his behavior. Granted, 'crazy' villains have never really been my thing. But that was the only real ...more

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Apr 16, 2011 Meri rated it really liked it

I was unsure about this when I read the blurb. However it was recommended by someone I trust so I took a chance. I'm so very glad I did. It was an excellent mystery /adventure read with enough romance to satisfy. I can't wait to get the next installment!
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Shelves: m-m, mystery-suspense-thriller, 20th-century

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Shelves: historical, m-m, adventure-action-journey

Apr 21, 2011 Tamela rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, historical-regency, love-romance, adventure, adult-fiction, long-story, recommended

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Dec 28, 2011 Uli rated it liked it

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Aug 31, 2022 Venecia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance, historical-fiction, y-multi-locations, y-location-australia, romance, mm-romance, adventure, lgbt, historical, y-location-tasmania