Review of The Second Five

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Re: Review of The Second Five

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Thanks for the good review. It led me to conduct a few searches on the Fraser canyon gold rush. I also read the sample, and especially liked two phrases from the introduction, one serious, the other humoristic:

- The serious one - "The Second Five reflects the words of Alexander the Great, “Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”

- The humoristic one - "The Second Five can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone book without reading The Deadly Five. However, those willing to read both books will find it is like wearing two socks instead of one."

Well, I never wear only one sock. Do you ? 😀
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Good move to start the review with character descriptions, because I got immediately interested in what those strange mix of people can have incommon. The Gold Rush is not an unknown period for me, I read Jack London as a child, but I'd like to see a more mature side of it.
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This type of book is not my typical cup of tea, but I am intrigued by the relationships between these men. Great review!
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Although I love historical fiction, this books sounds more like a study in interpersonal relationships between the miners, according to this review. I think I’ll pass!
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Is his name “Nothing” Brown. Strange name. I’m not sure that I would enjoy a book like this although the plot sounds interesting. Great review nonetheless!
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Congratulation to the Author,This is AMUST Read novels.
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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

Great review! You gave enough information on the book, so we knew what it was about, yet not too much to give away the ending. You listed why you liked the book and why you gave it the rating that you did.
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I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because the author is an excellent writer in making this book into an action-filled adventure in the wilderness that makes the readers clueless in every twist. Wilderness adventure fascinates me, like fur trading, canoe river travel, and camping strategies, especially in making tasty meals, cleaning, and hunting animals for food. Moreover, the author knows exactly when to add the harmonious singing sensation to their gold-digging journey. Plus, the lovable pets add a unique twist when reaching the climax of the story.
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Post by AntonelaMaria »

Gold rush subjects are interesting. This is very detailed review. I don't like to read books in a series out of order. Great review.
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The review brought the story to life with the characters and the setting for the story. Not being familiar with the gold rush time in British Columbia, this historical novel will help me fill in a gap and add a comparison with the stories of the Gold Rush in the Colorado area.
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This book is focused on the gold rush, being filled with adventure. However, it's not something I would read myself. Congrats on BOTD though!
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Post by Robinlloyd17 »

I love action adventure stories and the gold rush era. This sounds like an interesting book! Thank you for your review.
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Sounds like an interesting book and I'm glad that it can be read as a standalone!
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Post by Timothy Rucinski »

Trust, fellowship, and friendship are certainly great pillars on which to build a story. This book sounds as if it has all the elements of a terrific historical adventure. I don't typically read sequels, but I may have to check out the first book in the series.
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Post by Ams Strong »

Nice review. I hope friendship wins over gold in the end.
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