- Mass Market Paperback: 10 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.; Berkley Prime Crime Mass-market Ed edition (April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0425162613
- ISBN-13: 978-0425162613
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 942,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Breakup (Kate Shugak #7)
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Kate finds herself involved in a murder investigation after a body is found near her homestead and, through the guidance of her Aleut grandmother's spirit, she assumes the role of clan leader and takes on major responsibilities to help her people.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've enjoyed all the Kate Shugak books but this one rates as the best. Kate faces charging bears, tourists from Beacon Hill, falling jet engines, the Alaskan version of the Hatfields and McCoys and the obligatory murder. And in the process the real Kate Shugak suddenly comes together and shows us the person we always knew was there. She once again demonstrates that Kate is not a person to be messed with (the more descriptive expression is not one I will write where anyone of any age can read it). But in all the daring do, in all the life and death experiences she goes through, those of us that love her know that the hardest for her to face, the one that takes the most courage is when Kate stands at a meeting of the tribal elders and acts as an advisory. She has begun to accept the heritage left to her by her grandmother. The only 'bad' thing about this book is that if you haven't followed Kate through her other books, you can't see what a victory this is for her. Thank you Dana Stabenow for giving us not just a female sleuth but a well-rounded person we can enjoy reading about and admire.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is BREAKUP in Alaska when the snow melts and the people emerge from the long dark winter of hibernating in their homes. The natives gleefully visit friends and neighbors, replenish supplies, and take care of tribal business. This year, BREAKUP is even more difficult than usual for homesteader Kate Shugak. She has to deal with hungry bears, a plane engine landing on her roof, and mediating the various feuds that sometimes escalate into violence. Worse than all that combined is that her hormones are aching and she desperately wants to visit her lover in Anchorage.
...... No matter how hard Kate distances herself from tribal politics, no one allows her to forget that she is heir to her grandfather's legacy. The gift (or curse depending on one's perspective) of being the recognized clan leader is one that Kate would prefer to reject. However, she is unable to desert her people by abrogating her responsibility especially when her presence helps her fellow villagers. For instance, Kate decides how to invest tribal funds in a clinic and determines if a bear attack was actually a premeditated murder. Whatever the tribal requirement might be, Kate, guided by her deceased grandmother's spirit, tends to her people's need.
........ The female protagonist is clearly the star of BREAKUP, a work that has plenty of action, but is more of a character study than a typical murder mystery. The magic and the power of the Alaskan environment are brought vividly alive through the powerful word processor of Dana Stabenow. She successfully allows readers a glimpse into the psychological and sociological mindset of the native Alaskan resident, whom living in a harsh climate has different social survival mechanism than those found in the lower 48. The force of this novel transcends genre as the protagonist rejects the power that her community increasingly bestows upon her. For readers interested in the last American frontier, this book is a necessity.
.....Harriet Klausner
...... No matter how hard Kate distances herself from tribal politics, no one allows her to forget that she is heir to her grandfather's legacy. The gift (or curse depending on one's perspective) of being the recognized clan leader is one that Kate would prefer to reject. However, she is unable to desert her people by abrogating her responsibility especially when her presence helps her fellow villagers. For instance, Kate decides how to invest tribal funds in a clinic and determines if a bear attack was actually a premeditated murder. Whatever the tribal requirement might be, Kate, guided by her deceased grandmother's spirit, tends to her people's need.
........ The female protagonist is clearly the star of BREAKUP, a work that has plenty of action, but is more of a character study than a typical murder mystery. The magic and the power of the Alaskan environment are brought vividly alive through the powerful word processor of Dana Stabenow. She successfully allows readers a glimpse into the psychological and sociological mindset of the native Alaskan resident, whom living in a harsh climate has different social survival mechanism than those found in the lower 48. The force of this novel transcends genre as the protagonist rejects the power that her community increasingly bestows upon her. For readers interested in the last American frontier, this book is a necessity.
.....Harriet Klausner
Format:Kindle Edition
The Kate Shugak series by Dana Stabenow is One of THE BEST mystery series being written. Being able to have the collection on my kindle is like having my favourite sweeties on hand any time I want them. This is my favourite one of all in the series. All her books show off her writing skills to be at the top of her game. Some are heartbreaking, some so brilliantly plotted I never would have guessed who done it. Breakup is blankie book. It's the one you go to when 'don't have anything to read'.
It's Spring in the Park, the time called Breakup. The ice and snow melt. The flowers bloom. The bodies show up. There is a crime to solve, the usual characters, a nice tight ending. What makes this my favourite? The humour. Kate's a wee bit cranky. People acting crazy. Kinda like Seattle when the sun comes out, 'what is that round ball of light in the sky?'. (I'm not picking on Seattle I'm from there, it's the same here in Northern England)
I know I've not even given you a plot synopsis but c'mon folks for 86 pence buy my favourite Kate book for your kindle. I came here as soon as I got the email from amazon. If you've just started this series you are in for a treat. Now go on buy the ebook, read it, and write your own review, preferably better than this one.Breakup (Kate Shugak #7)
It's Spring in the Park, the time called Breakup. The ice and snow melt. The flowers bloom. The bodies show up. There is a crime to solve, the usual characters, a nice tight ending. What makes this my favourite? The humour. Kate's a wee bit cranky. People acting crazy. Kinda like Seattle when the sun comes out, 'what is that round ball of light in the sky?'. (I'm not picking on Seattle I'm from there, it's the same here in Northern England)
I know I've not even given you a plot synopsis but c'mon folks for 86 pence buy my favourite Kate book for your kindle. I came here as soon as I got the email from amazon. If you've just started this series you are in for a treat. Now go on buy the ebook, read it, and write your own review, preferably better than this one.Breakup (Kate Shugak #7)
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I really enjoyed "Breakup" by Dana Stabenow As always her description of Alaskan life and the country itself is very good. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Seeley
Another Winner In The Kate Shugak Series
With the combination of humor, suspense and mystery, Dana Stabenow has once again produced a winning story. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 1998
A trip to Alaska with the spring crazies without the expense
I very much enjoyed Breakup. The desciptions of how things are is wonderful. There is nothing so pleasant as being able to laugh at someone else falling in the muck without... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1998
it brings alaska to you!
i have read 2 of the kate shugak mysteries, this being my 2nd. loved them so much, i am ordering the rest of the series. Read more
Published on 16 July 1998
Action packed with a colorful cast of bush-bound characters.
Characters and action are the substance of this, more or less, murder mystery. Although there are a few bodies, whose deaths are questionable, the life styles of the Alaskan... Read more
Published on 15 July 1998
A great combination of humor, mystery and alaskan heritage
In this novel Stabenow has built the craziness of the Spring breakup and the foibles of Kate Shugak into a novel which invites the reader's involvment and appreciation. Read more
Published on 9 April 1998
Not her best
I really did not enjoy this. I like a true mystery, but the mystery seemed to take a backseat to the everyday wacky life in Alaska. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1998
spring fever, alaska style
Kate Shugak is back, cleaning up the homestead and getting ready for salmon season. At least, she would be if the jet engine hadn't fallen on her truck, the bears weren't so... Read more
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