A long book with small print but a good read nonetheless. It's a tome and at the half way point, I will leave it. the invisible ones. Flora Mackie first crossed the Arctic Circle at the age of twelve. Stef Penney returns to the frozen settings she described so convincingly in The Tenderness of Wolves. Stef Penney (author) Paperback. I have thoroughly enjoyed both of Stef Penney's previous books and was really looking forward to reading this. Flora is just not a character of great interest to me or even of moderate imaginative inquiry. However, although she has been to the Scandanavian Arctic she hasn't been to the North Pole, the ultimate aim of the characters in this book. It was the best pole star from 3942-1793 BCE, achieving its closest approach to the pole in 2830 BCE: where it was less than 1/6th of a degree from the true celestial pole. Members: Reviews: Popularity: Average rating: Mentions: 141: 11: 145,944 (3.48) 12 "Flora Mackie first crossed the Arctic Circle at the age of twelve, and fell in love with the land and people of the far north. I did finish reading the book but it is in my opinion the least good of the three. This would have been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate her personality, her life and achievements , a woman who was able to live a life so full and different from most women at that time. , I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptions of the landscape, glaciers and all. UNDER A POLE STAR tells the story of Flora Mackie, who grows up on the decks of a whaling ship captained by her father, a widower. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. "Under A Pole Star" by Stef Penney is a beautifully-written look at human endeavour, scientific achievement, and the dark side of exploration. To see what your friends thought of this book, Stef Penney returns to the Arctic in this intense and epic novel that looks at the darker side of the golden age of explorers in the nineteenth century. It is a taste she will savor for the rest of her life. Beautifully written. What a sheer delight this book was! In 1889, she sets out to become a scientist and explorer. the tenderness of wolves. Under Armour’s vision is to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without. By: Stef Penney Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron,Thomas Judd Try for $0.00 $14.95/month after 30 days. The book probably could have been alittle bit shorter and I would have liked to know more about what exactly the scientists did & alittle less of the love story. Be the first to review this product. The historical premise of the book is its own strength and had the author trusted this, the book would not have ended up being such a huge, lumbering, and unwieldy mix of genres in a story that went nowhere. (Reading it during a cold snap I'm sure added to my enjoyment!). Helpful. Very happy to see the end of this book. See 2 questions about Under A Pole Star…, 33 Sweeping Multigenerational Family Dramas. There were some reviewers that said they had a hard time with this one (getting through it or chucking it completely); or the content was too wordy or there were too many characters. Or is it? Something went wrong. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Under A Pole Star by Stef Penney is shortlisted for the 2017 Costa Novel Award. Inga Simola och Peter Nyqvist sjunger denna vackra finska sång under Mångfaldskonserten i Botkyrka kyrka 17:e april 2016. A life consuming love affair ensues fuelled by letters, riven with insecurities and obstacles. Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019. In 1889, the whaler’s daughter from Dundee – dubbed by the press ‘The Snow Queen’ – sets out to become a scientist and explorer. Her mother has died, and her father sees no option but to take her on his voyages, trying to shield her eyes from the brutal realities of whaling. And where is. Flora Mackie is the daughter of a captain of a whaling ship. There is a large cast of characters here many of whom are very memorable and interesting. Stef Penney has exceptional writing ability and it isn't the book as much as it is myself and when this book and I met. Under a Pole Star by Stef Penney. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! their lifestyle and culture which, although was there somehow became less relevant than the story itself demanded. Phone Support. Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019. I was instantly intrigued by the cover and the blurb of the book when I first saw it on NetGalley and I was thrilled to get a chance to read it.
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