jonas_gehrlein's review against another edition
3.0
A quite good book but is a bit philosophical and therefore feels a bit floaty and without any point.
The author gets around the arctic but the book lacks flow.
A flawed but still a good book
The author gets around the arctic but the book lacks flow.
A flawed but still a good book
rjtifft's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
connorcashcolbert's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
4.0
shannonharty's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
schumaal's review against another edition
4.0
Rich in detail and comprehensive in scope, Arctic Dreams imparts a great deal of knowledge of the vast northern region. However, although the writing style was poetic at times, I found myself often zoning out or becoming bored (and I picked this up with interest in the topic due to a forthcoming trip to the Arctic, so I imagine those with a less vested interest may have a similar reaction). 3.5 stars for me.
__karen__'s review against another edition
Currently listening. Wow, this is an amazing book... the language and imagery are so beautiful!
zogg's review against another edition
Beautiful writing, just not the right moment for it. I'll pick it up again someday.
riaana's review against another edition
5.0
Fields of study touched upon in this book: Anthropology, Ethnography, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, Demography, Philosophy, and Theology. As such, there is a lot of content to process and absorb while reading here (for me, most easily done with several Arctic maps handy on my iPad). I think the parts of this book I most enjoyed reading were the author's musings upon the unique character and dignity of the Arctic, and the role the land played in shaping who he is as a person.
I've wanted to visit the Canadian Arctic for a long time (probably since I read [b:Two Against the North] in elementary school), and this reading this book has only renewed that desire. It has also reminded me to pay more attention to federal policy and industrial development in the area!
A terrific and inspirational read.
I've wanted to visit the Canadian Arctic for a long time (probably since I read [b:Two Against the North] in elementary school), and this reading this book has only renewed that desire. It has also reminded me to pay more attention to federal policy and industrial development in the area!
A terrific and inspirational read.
ikahime's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most descriptive, informative, thoughtful, introspective, and melancholy books I've ever read. Now one of my favorites, too.
desirosie's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been on my shelf for a long time and I finally picked it up and I'm so glad I did. Lopez's use of language is exquisite and the intense detail that he brings to so many different elements of the Arctic, from the people, to the birds, the light, and the water is just ... remarkable.