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Michelle's Reviews > The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
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I lived in Fairbanks for 8 years and I love all things Alaska. However I was a little disappointed after reading this book. The actual story about the diphtheria outbreak makes up only a small portion of the book and I really wanted to learn more about it. The book primarily focuses on the local people, traditions, early Alaska, dog sledding, and early aviation. There are so many side stories that describe the aforementioned it is easy to get bogged down. I understand this information is pertinent as it illustrates what life was like but there was a little too much detail. It might have been more useful for someone who has never set foot in Alaska or endured an Alaskan winter. Overall I was a little disappointed as the read was a little dry and very tedious.
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I lived in Fairbanks for 8 years and I love all things Alaska. However I was a little disappointed after reading this book. The actual story about the diphtheria outbreak makes up only a small portion of the book and I really wanted to learn more about it. The book primarily focuses on the local people, traditions, early Alaska, dog sledding, and early aviation. There are so many side stories that describe the aforementioned it is easy to get bogged down. I understand this information is pertinent as it illustrates what life was like but there was a little too much detail. It might have been more useful for someone who has never set foot in Alaska or endured an Alaskan winter. Overall I was a little disappointed as the read was a little dry and very tedious.
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Reading Progress
February 10, 2012
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February 11, 2012
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Started Reading
November 25, 2012
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Finished Reading
