jolynne's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.0
A bit boring learning about electric fences but still a great lesson in grizzly management. It’s sad that there has to be a management but as usual, mankind has made its mark on the natural earth and it’s inhabitants.
jordiebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
danchrist's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent telling of the life and death of one grizzly, Millie, and how her story likely emulates that of many other beats living on the fringes of encroaching people and cultivation as the climate, like everything else, changes and evolves.
Andrews tones his prose down from his first book and much for the better here. The story is linear and sparse like a Montana farmer set out to accomplish straightforward tasks.
Great read for anybody who wants a glimpse of the changing west.
Andrews tones his prose down from his first book and much for the better here. The story is linear and sparse like a Montana farmer set out to accomplish straightforward tasks.
Great read for anybody who wants a glimpse of the changing west.
miguelf's review against another edition
4.0
This was similar to but not quite as engrossing as “American Wolf” (by Nate Blakeslee) in that they both dealt with the life and ultimate demise of an endangered apex predator in the American West. Both books capture the perilous existence of these animals as their habitat is encroached on more and more and their foraging needs push against human activity and indifference. It’s a sad tale, but at least the author, who so clearly is looking out for the benefit of these animals, outlines his own personal plans to upkeep the remaining small number of grizzlies in that area.
alexacoburn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
emilyofthegreenwood's review against another edition
5.0
This book has so much respect for bears, their habitat, and wildlife in general. It feels like a beautiful tribute to bears, as well as a serious warning for what happens when humans take over a bear's habitat and do not respect or sympathize with the animals they share land with.
bethmaye98's review against another edition
2.0
I can’t say I was interested in any part of the book other than the parts about Millie